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.
I can taste the fruit, and lots of it, but anyone claiming this is smooth has to be lying to themselves to justify the money they spent on it. There's an absurd amount of burn for how long it has been matured. I coughed, it was not good. It's more like a spiced rum than a Scotch to me, which would be great if I was looking for a very expensive spiced rum, but I wasn't. I've had smoother bottom shelf bottles from the supermarket that cost less than a third of this. To each their own but the 12 is far better in my opinion, and very easy to drink, if not a bit boring.
Got this in a Glenfiddich tasting box - its OK, I’ve had more interesting whiskeys at this price point but it was enjoyable enough. Wont be buying a full bottle.
A very good scotch, one of the best "big sellers" IMHO
One of my top 3 favs out of the 25 single malts I've tried, mabey bunnahabain 12 and oban 14 join that list with it. It edges the Glenlivet 15 but also a banger. Lots of snobs on here, whiskey is all taste preference. You're preference doesn't rule the day or decide what others like.
Just divine
