Description
Glenfiddich 15Y Solera Old Edition 70CL For this version Glenfiddich uses a combination of bourbon barrels, sherry casks and virgin oak casks. Before bottling, they are brought together in a huge vat, which they say is inspired by sherry bodegas (whereas such large vats are more common in Porto for instance, not in Jerez). They always leave some spirit behind to get a certain continuity, hence the reference to the solera method.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: a lot of dusty, malty cereals, with yellow apples and a hint of caramel. Slightly musty wood, hints of heather honey and a few raisins. Then a light hint of fresh peach, orange and assorted fruit candy. Wet newspaper in the background. Not unpleasant but really thin.
Mouth: weak now, I’m afraid, which leads to more vagueness. At the same time it’s really rough around the edges. Vanilla and raisins, with a hint of almonds. Then grainy notes, a hint of genever. Mid-palate a gingery note appears, with some herbal bitterness and green tea. Burnt caramel too.
Finish: short, with flavours that remind me of old blends. Malt, vague caramel, a hint of cardboard and bitter herbs.
