Glenfiddich 19 Year Old Bourbon Cask Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich 19 Year Old Bourbon Cask Scotch Whisky is a 40% ABV, 750mL single malt Scotch whisky from Dufftown, Speyside, matured for 19 years exclusively in American bourbon casks — the second release in Glenfiddich's Age of Discovery collection, selected by Malt Master Brian Kinsman. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 19 years
- Maturation: Exclusively American bourbon casks — a first for Glenfiddich
- Series: Age of Discovery (second release)
- Malt Master: Brian Kinsman
- Origin: Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland
The Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve
The Age of Discovery series marries 19-year-old Glenfiddich with casks tied to great eras of exploration. For the Bourbon Cask Reserve, Brian Kinsman did something the distillery had never done: he matured the whisky solely in American bourbon casks for the full 19 years, letting vanilla-rich Kentucky oak — not sherry wood — shape the malt. The result is Glenfiddich's orchard-fruit spirit wearing a warm, toffee-and-spice American accent. Browse the Glenfiddich collection, more Scotch whisky, and the wider whisky shelves at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The distiller's notes open on warm, crunchy toffee and deep citrus, with marmalade on toast, a touch of fine orange liqueur and dry oak tannin. The palate brings vanilla pod, fine leather and Havana tobacco, turning sweet and velvety with cardamom and nutmeg, and the finish is warm and long.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass, rested a few minutes — the toffee and citrus build slowly. A teaspoon of water loosens the tobacco and spice. Bourbon drinkers crossing over to Scotch will feel at home here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really only bourbon casks? Yes — the full 19 years were spent in American bourbon casks, with no sherry or wine casks in the mix. It was the first Glenfiddich matured exclusively that way.
What is the Age of Discovery series? A Glenfiddich collection of 19-year-old malts finished or matured in casks linked to historic eras of exploration; the Bourbon Cask Reserve is its second release.
Who selected the casks? Malt Master Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich's malt master since 2009.
What is the ABV and size? 40% ABV, 750mL.
Nineteen years in bourbon wood alone — order the Glenfiddich 19 Bourbon Cask online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.