Glenfiddich 15 YO is a Speyside single malt aged a minimum of 15 years across ex-bourbon barrels, new oak casks and European sherry casks, then mellowed together in Glenfiddich’s Solera Vat, a large oak tun the distillery has kept continuously part-filled since 1998. Whisky moves down a sequential line of casks each year, a method borrowed from the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal, so every batch carries a thread of whisky far older than 15 years running through it. The result is a rounder, more consistent house style than a single cask type could give on its own, which is why it’s a reliable choice for someone who wants Speyside sweetness with real depth.
CHARACTER
Honey: heather honey sweetness on the nose
Vanilla: fudge-like richness from the bourbon cask share
Dried Fruit: dark fruit depth from the sherry cask share
Cinnamon: warm spice through the palate
Ginger: a light heat running alongside the cinnamon
Oak: sherry oak on the palate
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Heather honey and vanilla fudge open onto rich dark fruit.
PALATE- Silky and full-bodied, with sherry oak, cinnamon and ginger spice.
FINISH- Rich, with a lingering sweetness.
