Year sampled: 2009
About: Glenfiddich is a very successful distillery in the heart of the speyside region (that has remained little changed since 1886, according to the website). This whisky is aged in three types of oak casks- sherry, bourbon and new- and then married in a unique vat.
Color: Dark reddish-caramel
Nose: pronounced almond, black currant, apple, rose. Not overly sweet.
Palate: Fresh and soft, like spring water with a oak/honey balance and a pinch of brown sugar. Reserved in contrast to the rich nose.
Finish: Deep, dark, complex. Anise and rhubarb rises, then unravels into pear and honey.
Overall: The finish is like a French kiss out of nowhere. My notes much prefer this 15 year to their 12 year.
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