Glenfiddich : 29 Year Old Grand Yozakura

Characteristics and tasting advice for Glenfiddich 29 Year Old Grand Yozakura

Tasting

Nose
Bright ripe fruits, caramelized almonds, along with rich notes of oak and cinnamon, come together in a broad, expressive nose.

Palate
As the tasting unfolds, the palate reveals toasted oak, vanilla caramel, spices, tangy lemon, and crisp green apple.

Food pairings and tasting moments

This exceptional 29-year-old whisky is best enjoyed neat, without adornment, to fully appreciate the complexity of its unique finish in Japanese Awamori casks.

Other characteristics

Scottish single malt at 45.1% ABV, the world’s first whisky finished in ex-Awamori Japanese casks. Limited edition produced from only 25 casks.

An exceptional Scottish single malt combining Japanese tradition and Speyside know-how

Glenfiddich, an iconic family-owned Speyside distillery

Founded in 1887 by William Grant in the Valley of the Deer in Dufftown, Glenfiddich remains one of the few entirely family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries. Owned by William Grant & Sons, it benefits from the pure waters of the Robbie Dhu spring and maintains a unique artisanal approach. Under the direction of Malt Master Brian Kinsman, the distillery stands out for its exceptionally aged expressions and bold innovations, such as the recent 29 Year Old Grand Yozakura finished in Japanese Awamori casks, perfectly illustrating the blend of Scottish tradition and contemporary creativity.

Grand Yozakura 29 Year Old, a groundbreaking creation

The Grand Yozakura 29 Year Old marks a world first: the first single malt whisky finished in Japanese ex-Awamori casks, a traditional rice spirit from Okinawa. After 29 years of maturation in American and European oak at the Glenfiddich distillery, this exceptional whisky benefits from a six-month finish in exceptionally rare Japanese Awamori casks.

This limited edition takes its name, “Grand Yozakura,” from the Japanese term evoking nighttime cherry blossom viewing, symbolizing the cultural inspiration behind this creation. Presented in an elegant gift box adorned with sakura imagery, with a personalized Hanko-engraved stopper and a fabric capsule, this expression offers a complete gifting experience celebrating the fusion of Scottish and Japanese traditions.