Tasting Notes We thought the 23-year-old Grand Cru was phenomenal but Glenfiddich has a new crowning glory. Introducing Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year OldThe name meanscrownin French a nod not only to the regal character of the Scotch but also to the fact that it was finished in rare Cognac casks. Matured initially for almost a quarter of a century in a combination of American and European oak Grande Couronne was then transferred to ex-Cognac casks for the final two years. What emerged from those precious barrels is undeniably a Scotch but with so much French je ne sais quoi. Theres almond croissant Tarte Tatin apricot pastries café liégeois orange peel soft brown sugar toasty oak and a drizzle of honey. Get this whisky a throne. Perfect for coronations even better as a gift for the queen or king in your life. Not content with being the bestselling and most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the world Glenfiddich is elevated to royalty with the release of Grande Couronne.