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Wow, 50 reviews, half way through the hundred I hope to end up with. I don't have room for too many more than that.
Glenfiddich Solera Reserve, 15 yo, Standard Glenfiddich triangular bottle, tube packaging, 750 ml, 80 proof, about $40.
Solera Reserve is a "vatted" Glenfiddich, vatting means that a number of different single malts were married together but no grain whiskey was added. If there was then this would be a blended whisky. In this case, to quote from Glenfiddich, "Fifteen-year-old Glenfiddich from three types of casks – traditional American bourbon, Spanish sherry and new oak – is married in a large Solera vat, made of Oregon pine. The vat is always kept at least half full, ensuring a consistent quality of whisky."
This is really some very smooth stuff and being only 80 proof goes down much too easily if you aren't paying attention. The nosing is honey, vanilla, a bit of oak and sherry. None of the three cask types takes over but each adds it's own little bit. Tasting is sweet with a spiciness in the background surrounded by a slight maltiness. The finish brings out sherry and oak notes that compliment each other well. Sweetness from the sherry and dryness from the oak, most enjoyable.
The easy drinkability make this a good choice for those just starting to venture into the world of scotch while the complexity from the different casks keeps it interesting enough for the more advanced.
Good whisky at a good price, you won't be disappointed.
Glenfiddich Solera Reserve, 15 yo, Standard Glenfiddich triangular bottle, tube packaging, 750 ml, 80 proof, about $40.
Solera Reserve is a "vatted" Glenfiddich, vatting means that a number of different single malts were married together but no grain whiskey was added. If there was then this would be a blended whisky. In this case, to quote from Glenfiddich, "Fifteen-year-old Glenfiddich from three types of casks – traditional American bourbon, Spanish sherry and new oak – is married in a large Solera vat, made of Oregon pine. The vat is always kept at least half full, ensuring a consistent quality of whisky."
This is really some very smooth stuff and being only 80 proof goes down much too easily if you aren't paying attention. The nosing is honey, vanilla, a bit of oak and sherry. None of the three cask types takes over but each adds it's own little bit. Tasting is sweet with a spiciness in the background surrounded by a slight maltiness. The finish brings out sherry and oak notes that compliment each other well. Sweetness from the sherry and dryness from the oak, most enjoyable.
The easy drinkability make this a good choice for those just starting to venture into the world of scotch while the complexity from the different casks keeps it interesting enough for the more advanced.
Good whisky at a good price, you won't be disappointed.
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