GLENFIDDICH UNVEILS GLENFIDDICH XS – A LUXURIOUS COLLECTION OF SINGLE MALT WHISKIES FINISHED IN HAND SELECTED SHERRY CASKS AND CRAFTED TO REVEAL NEW DEPTHS OF CHARACTER

October 2025: Marking a bold new chapter in the Glenfiddich story, family-owned distillery, William Grant & Sons introduces Glenfiddich XS — a luxurious collection of three single malt Scotch whiskies. Crafted for moments of meaningful connection, this new expression from the world’s most awarded single malt is elevated by hand-selected sherry cask finishes to reveal extra layers of richness. Launching first in China in November 2025, Glenfiddich XS is a collection defined by depth and character revealed over time.

Created under the masterful eye of world-renowned Malt Master Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich XS takes the excep;onal Glenfiddich single malts aged 15, 18, and 21 years, each finished in carefully selected Oloroso, Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Each expression delivers a unique flavour profile that retains the signature vibrancy of Glenfiddich whilst revealing new and surprising depths of flavours.

Designed for celebrating moments of progress, Glenfiddich XS heralds an era of elevated whisky drinking occasions that connect with purposeful enjoyment. Rooted in Glenfiddich’s signature profile, this new Glenfiddich XS collection aims to provoke the senses through enhanced maturation.

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master, comments

“Glenfiddich XS is a whisky of gradual and powerful revela:on. An exci:ng whisky that invites explora:on and is designed to mark richer experiences. The mul:-layered secondary maturation has created a subtle and sophis:cated taste that unveils new depths to the liquid profile.

Glenfiddich XS is a whisky crafted with a new genera:on of whisky drinkers in mind, where whisky rituals and drinking moments are being reinvented to mark special moments and meaningful connection. “

The collection begins with GLENFIDDICH XS Fifteen-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This expression takes Glenfiddich’s signature Speyside style and enhances it with an indulgent Oloroso sherry cask finish. Matured for fifteen years in a select combination of American and European oak casks, this whisky offers a sprightly balance of soft green apple notes, with warming cinnamon. Layers of light spice and gentle oak sweetness add depth and vibrancy making this a refined and refreshing expression.

GLENFIDDICH XS Eighteen-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky builds on the richness of the collec;on with added complexity. A harmonious marriage of American and European oak casks is elevated by a rare Moscatel sherry cask finish, impar;ng bold, velvety full-bodied flavours. Fragrant, caramelised fruit, treacle toffee, raisins and dried apricot weave together for a layered, evolving and balanced character.

GLENFIDDICH XS Twenty-One-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the pinnacle of the range, defined by its exquisite depth, opulence and complexity. Matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks before a final flourish in rare Pedro Ximénez casks, it delivers woody spice and sun-dried dates and figs, underpinned by full-bodied layers of complex oak. This is a whisky of depth and richness to be savoured slowly, with each sip revealing further character shaped across two decades of craft.

Charlie Maclean, MBE and Master of the Quaich comments,

“All three expressions surprised me. Finishing in different styles of sherry-seasoned casks has given each whisky a greater depth of character an added dimension and complexity, while not masking the original character of the distillate. By design, the sherry influence is subtle and understated.”

A showcase of Glenfiddich’s leadership within global luxury whisky, The Glenfiddich XS collection debuts with a design that fuses ;meless heritage with modern elegance. The refreshed Glenfiddich stag and wordmark embody craft, depth and confident presence, encased within a re-designed box adorned with gold accents and ribbon detail. Together, these elements elevate Glenfiddich into a contemporary symbol of luxury with enduring global resonance.

Dave Broom, Founder of The Whisky Manual comments;

“Using a base of mature stock aged in both ex-sherry and ex-American oak casks then finished in either Oloroso, Moscatel or Pedro Ximénez, three different expressions of the distillery’s character are shown. Its base of fresh apple and grass, the chocolate note which develops over :me; its ability to absorb flavour while retaining an energy that allows it to continue to evolve over decades. This is a welcome extension to the Glenfiddich range which will hopefully introduce its qualities to a new audience.”

Crafted for elevated moments of connection, Glenfiddich XS reveals a richer, deeper character that honour Glenfiddich’s celebra;on of lasting success.

To find out more on Glenfiddich XS, please visit: Glenfiddich.com

Glenfiddich XS will be available from The Glenfiddich Distillery Shop, selective whisky specialist retail and bars and restaurants across China, and in The Distiller’s Library boutiques across Asia
from November 2025.

GLENFIDDICH XS FiIeen-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky £58
GLENFIDDICH XS Eighteen-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky £88
GLENFIDDICH XS Twenty-One-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky £170

About Glenfiddich

Founded in Du.own, Scotland by innovator William Grant, Glenfiddich first ran from the s@lls on Christmas Day, 1887. Adopting revolutionary methods and practices Grant’s maverick attitude to whisky production saw Glenfiddich excel for over a hundred and thirty years, becoming the first Single Malt Scotch Whisky to be promoted outside of Scotland, and ultimately the most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky[1]. While Glenfiddich is now sold in over 180 countries across the world, the brand is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned and is still produced in the same distillery which William Grant and his family hand-built.

Most Awarded:

The Glenfiddich range has received more awards since 2000 than any other single malt Scotch whisky in two of the world’s most prestigious competitions, the Interna@onal Wine & Spirit Compe@@on and the Interna@onal Spirits Challenge.

About William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons is a sixth-genera@on independent family-owned dis@ller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the Company is run by a professional management team and distils, bottles, and distributes some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky and premium gin.

Its global icons include the world’s most-awarded single malt Scotch whisky Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts, Monkey Shoulder® blended malt Scotch and super-premium Hendrick’s® Gin. Other spirits in the portfolio include Grant’s® and The Famous Grouse® blended Scotch whiskies, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish whiskey, Sailor Jerry® spiced rum, Drambuie® whisky liqueur, Milagro® tequila, Reyka® vodka, Discarded Spirits Co.® and ultra-premium Silent Pool Gin®.

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master Glenfiddich XS Tasting Notes

GLENFIDDICH XS Fifteen Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Nose: Classic Glenfiddich green apple notes with warming cinnamon, toasted oak and light spice
Taste: Vibrant and lively with a zesty frui@ness and a touch of citrus sherbet, evolves into a rich soYened toffee. Long-lingering oak and subtle depth
Finish: Refreshing

GLENFIDDICH XS Eighteen Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Nose: Deep sherry oak with notes of caramelised fruit, treacle toffee, raisin and dried apricot
Taste: Velvety texture balancing indulgent sherry richness, oak tannin and a whisper of antique leather. Lingering oak with quiet authority
Finish: Balance

GLENFIDDICH XS Twenty One Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Nose: Opulent with raw cane sugar, muscovado syrup, and sun-dried dates and figs
Taste: Deep, full-bodied layers of complex oak, woody spice, and dried fruits. Long-lasting with a refined dryness
Finish: Intense