Glenfiddich 19 Year Ex-Bourbon Single Malt 750ML

Glenfiddich 19 Year Ex-Bourbon Single Malt 750ML is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky aged exclusively in American ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 43.6% ABV. This expression earned Gold Outstanding at the International Wine & Spirit Competition and Gold at the International Spirits Challenge, recognition that underscores the quality achieved through nearly two decades of uninterrupted bourbon-cask maturation.

Quick Facts: ABV: 43.6%  |  Origin: Speyside, Scotland  |  19 Year Age Statement  |  Distillery: Glenfiddich

Production & Heritage

Glenfiddich was founded in 1887 by William Grant in Dufftown, Speyside, and remains family-owned under William Grant & Sons. The 19 Year Ex-Bourbon is distilled from 100% unpeated malted barley using traditional copper pot stills, then matured for a full 19 years in American oak casks that previously held bourbon. Unlike most Glenfiddich expressions — which blend bourbon and sherry cask influences — this bottling draws its character entirely from ex-bourbon wood. After maturation, the whisky is married in Glenfiddich's wooden marrying tuns, a practice the distillery is the last single malt producer to maintain, eschewing the steel tanks used across the rest of the industry.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Warm, crunchy toffee leads into deep citrus and orange marmalade, with a supporting layer of fine orange liqueur. Dry, almost smoky oak tannin and a hint of baked bread round out the nose.

Taste: The entry is layered with light tannin and rich vanilla pod, followed by mid-palate notes of fine leather and Havana tobacco. As it develops, the mouthfeel turns sweet and velvety, with cardamom and nutmeg adding spice against a backbone of warm toffee and vanilla oak.

Finish: Medium to long and warming, with malty sweetness persisting through a gentle fade. Everything stays wonderfully soft and well balanced, never turning bitter or overly tannic.

How to Drink Glenfiddich 19

At 43.6% ABV, this whisky is best explored neat or with a few drops of water to open the citrus and toffee aromatics; the 19 years of oak integration deliver enough complexity to reward patient sipping. For cocktails, the bourbon-cask profile adapts well: a Rob Roy benefits from the vanilla-forward sweetness balancing sweet vermouth; a Whisky Highball with quality soda water amplifies the citrus notes into a refreshing long drink; and a Blood and Sand works because the orange marmalade character aligns naturally with the cocktail's cherry and orange juice components.

Best For

• Gifting a Scotch enthusiast who appreciates aged, bourbon-cask-driven single malts
• After-dinner sipping alongside dark chocolate or dessert
• Building a Speyside vertical tasting alongside younger and older Glenfiddich expressions
• Marking a milestone occasion with a well-aged, award-winning whisky

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Glenfiddich 19 taste like? The dominant profile is warm toffee and deep citrus layered over vanilla oak, with mid-palate spice from cardamom and nutmeg. It finishes medium to long with a soft, malty warmth.

How does Glenfiddich 19 Ex-Bourbon compare to Glenfiddich 18? Glenfiddich 18 uses a combination of Oloroso sherry casks and bourbon casks, giving it richer dried-fruit and baking-spice characteristics, while the 19 Year Ex-Bourbon draws exclusively from American oak, resulting in a more vanilla- and toffee-driven profile with pronounced citrus notes. The one additional year of maturation in the 19 also contributes slightly deeper oak influence.

Is Glenfiddich 19 good for sipping neat? Yes — at 43.6% ABV, it sits at a comfortable strength that delivers full flavor without excessive heat, and the 19 years of maturation provide enough depth and balance for extended neat exploration.

Where is Glenfiddich 19 made? Glenfiddich 19 Year Ex-Bourbon is distilled and matured at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland. The distillery has operated continuously on the same site since William Grant founded it in 1887.

What foods pair well with Glenfiddich 19? Salted caramel desserts mirror the toffee notes; aged Gruyère or Comté cheese complements the vanilla oak; smoked salmon works with the whisky's citrus character; dark chocolate with orange peel echoes the marmalade aromatics; and roasted almonds highlight the malty, nutty undertones in the finish.

What sizes does Glenfiddich 19 come in? The standard widely available format is the 750ml bottle.

Is Glenfiddich 19 worth the price? Glenfiddich 19 Year Ex-Bourbon positions as a premium expression within the Glenfiddich range, sitting above the core 15 and 18 Year bottlings. Its 19-year age statement, exclusive bourbon-cask maturation, and dual Gold awards from the IWSC and ISC place it competitively among aged Speyside single malts in its tier.

Why Glenfiddich 19?

What distinguishes this expression is discipline: 19 unbroken years in a single cask type, with no sherry or wine-cask finishing to layer additional flavors. That commitment to ex-bourbon wood creates a pure, American-oak-driven Speyside character — all toffee, citrus, and vanilla — that is uncommon in the Glenfiddich lineup. The use of Glenfiddich's singular wooden marrying tuns, the last of their kind among single malt distilleries, adds a final integration step that contributes to the whisky's notably soft, cohesive texture. Gold Outstanding from the IWSC and Gold from the International Spirits Challenge confirm this is not just a novelty within the range but a genuinely accomplished aged single malt.