The pairing of Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection VAT 04 and the classic Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt brings together two different interpretations of time. One is shaped by a living vat that carries traces of every batch before it, while the other reflects traditional maturation at its most polished. Side by side, they feel like two parallel chapters in the same story, distinct, confident, and beautifully crafted.

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection VAT 04 70cl with Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 70cl
Brand: Glenfiddich | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl x 2

Tasting Profile
Nose: A mix of dried fruits, crystallized citrus, warm oak, and subtle sherry tones. The VAT 04 leans slightly richer and more layered, while the classic 18 shows a cleaner elegance.
Palate: Silky textures with notes of honey, dark chocolate, spiced apple, roasted nuts, and gentle cinnamon. Together, the pair offers a spectrum from deep, sherried sweetness to refined bourbon cask warmth.
Finish: Long, smooth, and steady, oak, fruit, and soft spice lingering with a polished sweetness that gradually fades.

Production Details:
VAT 04 is crafted using Glenfiddich’s Perpetual System, its marrying vat is never fully emptied, allowing each new batch to build on the character of the last. The classic 18 Year Old is matured in carefully selected Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, chosen for balance and consistency. Together, they showcase both innovation and tradition within the same distillery.

Perfect For:
Gifting to serious whisky lovers, comparing two sophisticated Speyside profiles, elevating tastings at home, or marking celebrations where depth and refinement matter.

Expert Notes:
Critics praise the Perpetual Collection for its living-vat richness and harmony, while the traditional 18 remains one of the most reliable benchmark Speyside expressions. This duo is admired for offering both continuity and contrast in craftsmanship.

Customer Reviews:
“Loved tasting these side by side, same DNA, totally different personalities.”
“The perfect gift set. Smooth, elegant, and worth every pour.”
“VAT 04 blew me away, and the classic 18 is always a favorite. Great combination.”

Interesting Fact:
The Perpetual marrying vat used for VAT 04 has never been emptied since the collection began, every drop carries a trace of its own history.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve neat to appreciate the differences between both expressions. A few drops of water in VAT 04 highlight fruit and spice, while the classic 18 opens beautifully with gentle aeration in the glass.

Distillery Background:
Since 1887, Glenfiddich has remained family-owned and rooted in Dufftown, Scotland. Their dual legacy of tradition and innovation is showcased perfectly in this pairing, one whisky shaped by a living system of continuous marriage, the other crafted through classic maturation perfected over generations.