Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl

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Apart from the finish that is a bit disappointing when compared with nose and palate, this is rather pleasant stuff and I found myself enjoying this.

The finish is rather long in length leaving notes of slight toffee, maple syrup and vanilla before fading to a slightly bitter grapefruit rind and dry oak. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.Glenfiddich 15 Year Old is a Scotch whisky categorized as one of the best single malts in the world. Inspired by the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal, our Solera Vat is handcrafted from oak and has been kept at least half full since 1998.

This review has gotten me thinking about my Cask of Dreams edition which seems to have significantly improved in the bottle. Operational since 1887, Glenfiddich revolutionized the world of single malt whisky—and Scotch whisky branding more generally—and continues to remain one of the top selling single malt scotch whiskies in the world. Never emptied, and kept half full of whiskies since 1998, our Solera Vat is the culmination of curious minds and the pioneering spirit of our family.Inspired by the classic sherry-making bodegas of Spain and Portugal, the 15-year-old whiskies are left to mellow and intensify in a solera vat, a large oak vat that hasn't been emptied since 1998. After a single year of work it was ready and William named it Glenfiddich, Gaelic for Valley of the Deer.

Now that I finally have my palate back I'm happily making my way through the samples, exploring the whisky world and on today's menu is Glenfiddich 15 year old, Solera bottling. And I was pleasantly surprised: the 15 YO is a remarkable upgrade in complexity from the 12 YO expression.

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. For the serious whisky geek I might pass it up, those guys who like mean are single cask, cask strength fiends, but for someone who's looking for an easy drinking whisky with a wee bit of complexity, it's not a bad whisky to go with. Reviews also state that the aroma of steamed apple and a little acidic, bitter smell overwhelms the nose at first. I would suggest this as one of those evening drams you have to wind the day down and reflect on what you’ve had to put up with that day!