Some whiskies whisper their age. Glenfiddich 22 Gran Cortes announces it. Twenty-two years of quiet maturation meet the fiery soul of Spanish wine casks, creating a whisky that feels like stepping into an old bodega in Jerez, stone floors, ruby-red sherry aromas, and casks that have been breathing for generations. Opening this bottle is like lifting the lid on time itself, dressed in rich Spanish warmth.

Glenfiddich 22 Year Old Gran Cortes
Brand: Glenfiddich | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 44.3% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Dark berries, ripe figs, toasted oak, honeycomb, and subtle spice, like opening a wine cellar lined with sherry-soaked oak.
Palate: Rich, elegant, and full-bodied. Notes of blackberry compote, orange peel, dark chocolate, sweet spice, caramel, and gentle toasted wood glide with a velvety texture. The Spanish wine casks give it a vibrant, ruby-toned sweetness layered over classic Speyside malt.
Finish: Long, warm, and complex with lingering red fruit, oak spice, and refined sweetness that slowly unwinds.

Production Details:
This 22-year-old expression is finished in Palo Cortado sherry casks, an exceptionally rare style that sits between oloroso and amontillado. Known for depth, nuttiness, and refined structure, these casks inject richness and aromatic complexity into the whisky. Two decades of Speyside maturation meet the elegance of Spanish oak in a marriage that’s both bold and refined.

Perfect For:
Celebrations, gifting, or elevated evenings where you want a whisky with both maturity and flair. Perfect for collectors, Spanish cask lovers, or anyone who appreciates deep, layered flavor.

Expert Notes:
Gran Cortes is praised for its unique cask finish, Palo Cortado is famously scarce, making this expression one of Glenfiddich’s most distinctive modern releases. Reviewers highlight its balance of sherry richness, fruit brightness, and aged elegance.

Customer Reviews:
“Big flavor, silky texture. The sherry influence is incredible.”
“Beautifully layered. One of the best Glenfiddich releases I’ve tried.”
“Rich, fruity, smooth, a serious celebration bottle.”

Interesting Fact:
Palo Cortado sherry barrels are extremely rare because the style occurs naturally and unpredictably during fermentation. Very few casks exist, making whisky finishes like this exceptionally prized.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat to appreciate full fruit and sherry depth. A few drops of water reveal more chocolate and orange. Over a large ice sphere, the whisky becomes smoother with deeper caramel and berry tones.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1887, Glenfiddich remains one of Speyside’s most influential distilleries, family-owned and fiercely quality-driven. Known for innovation in cask finishing and long-aged malts, they continue to push boundaries while honoring classic Speyside elegance. The 22 Gran Cortes stands as a testament to that mastery.