An 18 year old single from Glen Moray's Elgin Heritage range, which is all about approachable, accessible and easily enjoyable whiskies. This particular expression is drawn from first-fill American oak barrels, imparting plenty of vanilla-y tastiness...
Juicy apricot and yellow plum, with a glaze of honey.
Earthy vanilla arrives first, shortly followed by hints of lavender and sultanas.
Lingering notes of ginger and cinnamon.
Being a big fan of Glen Moray's Heritage range I thought I would bite the bullet and go for the top of the range as I have been so impressed with all the others, the 12 and 15. I have been drinking the Glenfiddich 18 and rate this as superb, the flavours go on and on. The Glen Moray 18 has all the credentials to be a 1st class dram, 1st fill, non chill filtered and 47.3% ABV but sadly just does not deliver in aroma and taste . I am about half way through the bottle but have to say I am disappointed especially as this cost over £70 delivered. Don't know what went wrong here but won't buy this one again, Glenfiddich 18 for me in future.
