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.
Personally, I am a lover of all things smokey, briney, and oceanic-- I love scotchey scotch (if that makes any sense). The Glenfiddich 15 is none of these things, but it is quite good in its own right. I just cracked and am enjoying my first pour as I write this. This whisky has a velvety, rich mouth and a very spicy, almost Christmassy nose. It is a fairly American tasting whiskey in many ways, but decadent and impressively flavorful. Not what I was hoping for, but not a disappointment either. Definitely worth the money to try at least once.
Hard to beat at this price, Nice and smooth
This one is very similar to Balvenie 16 yo, but better price and lower age.
Not a Scotch for mixers. A big soft entry that will be hugely welcomed by those stepping up from the 12 year old. A soft sherryness spicy and complex, round, full with lovely fade away - slightly bitter with peppery vanilla. Might be longer on the middle but the finish makes up for this. Thins too much with water goes a bit sweet then bitter. Worth revisiting. I keep a bottle.
Light Honeyed palate, delicate with a hint of fresh mint leaves. Develops in mouth with wood & chocolate. Slow spiced & serried finish. Adding water brings out fresh fruit notes of a apple & peach bit overall prefer drinking it neat.
