This 18 year old single malt Scotch whisky from Glenfiddich's core range was matured in a mix of oloroso sherry and bourbon casks.
Loads of fruit. Zesty grapefruit, baked toffee apples. Dry, chocolate Flake-y wood and cinnamon.
Candied fruits and Glenfiddich freshness balances richer notes of dried apricot, more cinnamon and toffee, ginger and dry Sherry.
Peels and a touch of salted toffee.
A wonderfully rich and enjoyable Glenfiddich single malt.
Was: £192.90Now: £191.90
Splendid stuff.
Rather expensive but a lovely smooth taste, well worth a go.
I wouldn't usually buy Glenfiddich, as their ubiquitous green bottle to me is the most standard boring single malt you can name. Got a 20cl bottle of this one at duty free before a flight for clandestine swigging to save me paying Ryanair tons of dosh for tiny bottles of something nasty. Anyway, very good indeed. So good it made me re-evaluate my attitude to choosing whisky based on who made it. Turns out I also Like Johnnie Walker Black Label. I might just try Smokey Mountain corn whiskey...
Beautifully light, floral aroma. A great big hit of vanilla in there. That "burns like a bad batch of Smokey Mountain corn whiskey" guy either got a knock off bottle or simply doesn't know what he's talking about. This one's as smooth as you like.
Drinking Scotch is an acquired taste. Those that believe they'll buy a bottle and enjoy an evening of sipping whiskey, because it may be the thing to do to impress a friend, are in for a shock. Prior to consuming Glenfiddich, take a sip of iced water to cleanse the palette, then take a sip (a sip, not a gulp) and attempt to identify the flavors that explode in your mouth. I won't describe it, you must experience it for yourself. Enjoy....
