Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish is a 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL Speyside single malt — a special edition that takes the signature 12 Year Old and finishes it in Amontillado sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. After 12 years in American and European oak sherry casks, the rare Amontillado finish — fewer than 5% of Glenfiddich's imported sherry casks are Amontillado — layers nutty, rancio depth over the classic's pear-and-apple brightness. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof) — a step up from the standard 12's 40%
- Size: 750mL, in the special-edition red tube
- Age: 12 years in American + European oak, then Amontillado finish
- Casks: Amontillado sherry casks, Jerez, Spain
- Origin: Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland — William Grant & Sons, est. 1887
- Launched: 2022, special edition
The Sherry Cask You Rarely See
Amontillado sits between fino and oloroso — nutty, dried-fruit, rancio, a whisper of mulled wine — and it is the rarest sherry wood Glenfiddich buys. Master Blender Brian Kinsman kept the core true to the Signature 12 Year Old: fresh pear, crisp apple, that sweet Glenfiddich fruitiness — then deepened it with the Amontillado's dried fruits, light spice, and baked-apple warmth, bottled at a fuller 43%. It is the familiar 12, turned up a notch and dressed in red. Browse more Scotch whisky or explore Glenfiddich at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Distinctly fresh and fruity — pear, delicate dried fruits, subtle spice.
Palate: Beautifully sweet — rich oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, baked apple, chewy almond.
Finish: Smooth and mellow with a lingering, delicate spiciness.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass to catch the sherry-nut aromatics; a splash of water opens the orchard fruit. Superb with dark chocolate or aged cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amontillado?
A Spanish sherry style between fino and oloroso — nutty, with dried fruit and rancio character.
How is this different from regular Glenfiddich 12?
Same 12-year core, but finished in rare Amontillado casks and bottled at 43% instead of 40% — deeper, sweeter, spicier.
Is this a limited edition?
It is a special edition launched in 2022, presented in a distinctive red tube.
Where is Glenfiddich made?
Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland, by family-owned William Grant & Sons since 1887.
The 12 you know, finished in sherry you don't — order Glenfiddich 12 Amontillado Cask Finish online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.