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Product Description
Glenfiddich 22 Year Old Gran Cortes is a single‑malt Scotch whisky that has spent 22 years maturing in traditional oak casks before being finished in rare Spanish Palo Cortado sherry casks. The use of such casks imparts additional depth, complexity, and distinctive sherry‑influenced character to the final whisky. As part of the Grand Series and given its finishing in sherry casks, this expression stands apart from Glenfiddich’s standard core range — offering richer, more sherried flavors and a darker character than typical Speyside single malts from the distillery.
Tasting Notes
Aroma:
In my tastings, I detect deep aromas of dried fruits — dates, raisins — along with dark chocolate and a subtle nuttiness. There is also a gentle sherried sweetness with hints of vanilla, rich oak, and marzipan, giving the nose a warm and complex profile.
Palate:
I find the palate rich and layered. The sherry‑cask influence brings forward flavors of stewed fruits, dark dried fruits, and sweet oak. There are notes of marzipan or soft almond, dark chocolate undertones, and a subtle interplay of dried fruit sweetness and wood‑driven spice. The texture feels rounded and smooth, with a good balance between richness and restraint.
Finish:
The finish is long and warming. I perceive lingering oak spice, dark chocolate or cocoa‑like dryness, a soft echo of dried fruit, and a mild nutty or marzipan sweetness. There is a trace of dried fruitcake or fruitcake‑like dried‑fruit sweetness that gradually fades, leaving a subtle woodiness and warm dryness.
Available Sizes
700 mL / 750 mL bottles (market-dependent)
ABV
44.3%
Style/Type
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky — 22‑Year‑Old, sherry‑cask finished (Palo Cortado)
Company/Producer
Glenfiddich (William Grant & Sons)
Distillery Location
Dufftown, Moray, Scotland
Awards
This expression is part of Glenfiddich’s Grand Series and is noted among collectors and connoisseurs for its rarity and sherry‑cask finishing, though no uniform publicly listed award record applies across all markets.
Expression/Variant
Gran Cortes 22 Year Old Single Malt — limited‑edition finishing from the old‑age stocks, finished in Spanish Palo Cortado sherry casks
Aged Period / Cask Type / Release Info
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Maturation: 22 years in traditional oak casks
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Finishing: Rare Palo Cortado sherry casks from Spain
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Bottling Strength: 44.3% ABV
Aged Period
22 years
Release Year
2021
Indian Indicative Retail Prices
Mumbai Duty Free (Glenfiddich 22 YO Gran Cortes) 700 ml price in Mumbai (GEN): ₹19,971 – ₹22,190
Delhi Duty Free (Glenfiddich 22 YO Gran Cortes) 700 ml price in Delhi (GEN): ₹22,990
International Retail Prices Comparison
United Kingdom 700 ml price in UK (GEN): £359.90 – £399.00
European Union 700 ml price in EU (GEN): €400 – €470
Philippines 700 ml price in Philippines (GEN): PHP 24,750 – PHP 27,900
International retail prices are approximate and for informational comparison only. They may vary across regions due to taxes, duties, regulations, stock, and retailer pricing policies. Values are not offers of sale. Please verify the latest price directly with the respective retailer. We do not promote alcohol consumption or target minors.
Serving Suggestions & Responsible Enjoyment Tips
If of legal drinking age, this whisky can be enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to gently open up its complex aromas and soften the oak‑sherry influence. Given its layered character, sipping slowly in a tulip or Glencairn glass helps appreciate the depth and evolution of flavors over time. Always drink responsibly and in moderation.
Storage & Shelf Life Best Practices
Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and large temperature changes. Once opened, keep the cap tightly sealed to avoid unnecessary oxidation. While single malt Scotch is relatively stable, long‑term exposure to air, light, or heat can gradually alter delicate flavors — for best experience, consider consuming within a few years after opening.
Glenfiddich 22 Year Old Gran Cortes Review:
I poured a neat glass of Glenfiddich 22 Year Old Gran Cortes and found the experience quite thoughtful. The nose greeted me with rich dried‑fruit aromas and dark‑chocolate sweetness that felt deep and inviting. On tasting, the combination of stewed fruits, sherry‑enhanced oak, and a marzipan‑like nuttiness unfolded nicely, with a balanced interplay of sweetness and dry wood spice. The finish lingered — soft fruitcake echoes, warm oak spice, and a gentle chocolate‑tinged dryness that stayed with me. I feel this whisky offers a refined, mature profile — complex and layered, yet easy to follow and enjoy slowly.
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