A 15 year old single malt Scotch from Glenfiddich Distillery, made up of whiskies matured in American bourbon, sherry, and virgin oak. 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.
Sherry, citrus - orange in particular, dry wood. Slight suggestion of smoke?
Medium, Sherry, raisins. Fruitcake, spices, sweetness.
Candied fruits, raisins, spices, Christmas pudding, oak takes over.
Fantastic whisky, not only for the value, but overall. Rich nose and a smooth sherry palate, which i simply love. Many times, more complexity does not mean better, and this is just the case.
I'm more a fan of Campbeltown for the complexity in their whiskys, but this is smooth and pleasant without that bit of harshness I've found in Springbank 10 and 15. I'll take this over MacAllan 12 as well because it has a nice bit of sherry from the sherry cask but its not overwhelming. Solid choice for $70, the bad reviews below are probably bourbon drinkers.
Not cheap, but affordable. Smooth and mellow. One of the best single malts I've had in a long time.
This a great drink. If you are new to single malts buy this and an Ardbeg 10 to choose your direction. The other thousands of whiskies takes a lifetime.
Wouldn't recommend it. Has quite a strong alcoholic taste to it. Very little else. Reminds me of my broke student years , getting drunk on cheap whisky.
