Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl

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Aesthetic experience: Typical amber gold traditional color slightly on the lighter side. The body is like a nice medium light whisky. I hate the bottle shape and the 40% ABV . . . but this is nicer then the 12yo. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a free sample to review by the party behind it. The Whiskey Wash, while appreciative of this, did keep full independent editorial control over this article. I seem to like sherried whiskies more and more now. This idea came to my mind after tasting this whisky.

If you prefer a sweet finish to your single malt whisky, we recommend the taste of the Glenfiddich 15-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky. This variation has a curiously complex aroma of sweet heather, honey and vanilla fudge, combined with rich dark fruits. Sometimes we tend to overlook the big distillers in the pursuit of something different, but it's malts like this that remind you that when the big boys get it right, they really get it right. Since I developed a taste for a wide range of single malts, I've sampled the 12yo and the 18yo, but this 15yo Solera is, for me, the best and most unique of the lot. Its lightness and easy drinkability make it a good intro to single malts for blend drinkers, yet it's complex enough to satisfy the anoraks. A good start to an evening's tasting before moving on to the heavy stuff. Get FREE express delivery on Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl.Taste: Sweet and spicy with dry elements. Sherry and oak are there but the taste doesn't even match up the average nose. It pours dark wheat to light amber, slightly hazy. Mid-intensity aroma is cereal fields, dry pine cone, pineapple leaves (not the fruit.) Evident pineapple gummy as well when you stir, but only when you stir. Mouthfeel is soft, easy-going, quite crisp. Mild bitters (like those of Angostura) in the medium-lasting finish.

Palate: There was no real spiciness detected by me in the nose but it comes through in the palate and is incredibly nice. the sweet flavours combined with the spice really complement nicely with great balance.This whisky is quite interesting as it’s matured in 3 types of casks (American bourbon, Portuguese sherry and virgin oak), After which the whisky is married in a Solera vat . Pretty oily, almost creamy, on the palate. Immediately very spicy. Cardamom, cloves, saffron. The fruit is limited to oranges and some grapefruit. Hint of marzipan. Overall impressions: Diluting with a few drops of water opened up the flavour profile slightly, bringing out subtle tones of toffee, but I prefer it neat (the ABV is low to begin with (40 %); I’d love to sample a cask-strength sample or a dram with a slightly higher ABV). If you want a break from salt and smoke, this expression provides a warm, peaceful, affordable dram with a pleasant personality. In my local store it is priced slightly higher than the Glendronach 12 YO, and below the Balvenie 12 YO DoubleWood, which is about where it belongs.

I tried this whisky about a year ago, and remember liking it alright, but not enough to buy a bottle. I found a 50ml bottle recently, so this is my second go-round with this whisky. Registered Office: The Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH [email protected] VAT No: 554690029 William Grant & Sons Ltd is a member of the Scotch Whisky Association (S.W.A.) The Glenfiddich 15 Year Old expression exemplifies the brand’s family tradition of innovation since it is produced using a method pioneered by the Malt Master. Its warm, spicy flavours are transformed via the alchemy of the Solera Vat and matured in new oak casks and European oak sherry casks. The Glenfiddich 15 year old is just this sort of whisky, done with sherry, bourbon and new oak casks. This creates an interesting little whisky that contains notes from all of them. The finish is of a Christmas cake, oak, apple and orange with a spicy tang. It is medium - long and you can still feel the tingle on your tongue for a while after.Double Gold Award, Single Malt Scotch 13 to 19 Years Category – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013 That story intrigued me when friend and fellow Connosr member Darren Rook explained it to me from the stand at this years Whisky Live, and after sampling (and enjoying) the dram I bought myself a bottle! It has a reddish gold colour, and on the nose is a combination of sherry, spice, citrus fruits and warmth! It’s much the same when you taste the whisky, with a little more fruit in there, and a woody feeling.

On the palate, the first thing that hits is how thin this whisky feels. Not surprising, given that it's only 40%, I suppose, but somewhat disappointing nonetheless. The flavor is exceedingly smooth, with more honey, cinnamon, fudgy vanilla, sherry fruits, and light almond. The finish is fairly short, with yet more honey, oak, dried fruits, ginger, and nutmeg. The positive note is that this was a bit better than Glenfiddich 12, probably because of the Portuguese touch? It has a lot more body than the 12 Year Old. Vanilla, butterscotch, lime instead of oranges, baked banana and woodspice. Even some leather. Round and creamy.The richly layered Glenfiddich 15 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky is innovatively matured in three types of oak cask: sherry, bourbon and new oak, before being married in our unique, handcrafted Oregon pine Solera vat. Year on year, this Solera vat is never emptied but is always kept at least half full creating a deliciously harmonious and intense whisky which gets more complex and intriguing every year."