Initially matured in American and European oak casks, this whisky was then finished in cognac casks for up to two years—marking the first time Glenfiddich has ever released a cognac-finished expression. Grande Couronne, which is French for “Great Crown,” is the third expression in the brand’s Grand Series. It follows Grand Cru (finished in French cuvée oak casks) and Gran Reserva (finished in Caribbean rum casks). Whisky Advocate says: The Grand Series is meant to showcase Glenfiddich’s experimentation with aged stocks, and previous releases have contributed to the world of luxury yet attainable whiskies. Grand Cru, released in 2019, scored 92 points, and at 26 years old, we have similar expectations for this cognac-finished effort.

• Proof : 87.6