Glenfiddich IPA Cask

Glenfiddich IPA Cask is the first single malt Scotch whisky finished in IPA craft beer casks — a bold and zesty IPA beer imbuing the rich oak casks with extra hoppy notes, resulting in zesty citrus notes and the subtle tang of fresh hops complementing the carefully hand-selected Glenfiddich Speyside single malt.

The Glenfiddich Experimental Series explores unconventional finishing and production methods for Speyside single malt. The IPA Cask was a pioneering first in the industry — sourcing casks from an IPA craft beer producer whose beer had infused the wood with the distinctive hop oils, citrus, and bitter character that defines modern India Pale Ale. The resulting Glenfiddich expression bridges the worlds of whisky and craft beer. Browse all Glenfiddich at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Character: Zesty citrus notes and the subtle tang of fresh hops from the IPA craft beer cask finishing on the hand-selected Glenfiddich malt base

Specs

• Distillery: Glenfiddich, Dufftown, Speyside (est. 1887; William Grant & Sons)
• Series: Experimental Series
• Finish: IPA craft beer casks
• Distinction: First single malt Scotch whisky finished in IPA craft beer casks

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do IPA casks differ from standard wine or sherry casks for whisky finishing?

IPA casks carry hop oils, bitter resins, and the characteristic citrus, floral, and resinous character of India Pale Ale rather than the fruit and sugar character of wine or sherry. The result adds a distinctly beer-forward dimension — hop bitterness, citrus, and fresh herbal character — that no wine or fortified wine cask can produce. Order online with fast shipping.