Taste: Sweet and spicy with dry elements. Sherry and oak are there but the taste doesn't even match up the average nose. Glenfiddich is one of the most, if not THE most, popular single malts around in terms of pure sales. Whether it deserves this level of popularity or not isn't something I'm going to argue over here, and I definitely try not to let such things sway my opinion either way- a lot of things that sell well are vastly outclassed by some lesser-known offerings, but at the same time it seems a lot of times very popular malts get panned to an extent as being 'too commercial' and the like. I can say that this particular offering, for me, falls somewhere in the middle of those two extremes- it's certainly tasty, and dangerously easy to drink, but at the same time it's certainly not what I'd call thrilling by any stretch of the imagination. Essentially it's the whisky equivalent of comfort food- it's tasty and enjoyable, but it's not impressive or particularly interesting. This would be a great drink to break out and share with some friends and relax with, particularly if they don't all drink whisky often.

The Scotch which is the focus of this review, the Glenfiddich 15 Year Old, has taken home a bevy of spirits awards, most notably at the San Francisco world spirits competition in the early 2000s. One of the most archetypal of all Scotch whiskies, Glenfiddich is certainly a behemoth. The prospect of reviewing such a whisky was intense, yet the process was delightful to say the least. Warm and buttery in appearance, Glenfiddich 15 appears younger in the glass than one might imagine considering its age. A classic and a delight, Glenfiddich 15 is a whisky I would happily recommend to anyone searching for a hearty unpeated Scotch whisky. I give it a score of 95. Balance, Complexity: I like the balance of oak, perfume, and lemon grass. The hint of peat is nice but I wish it made a bigger appearance.Their Solera Vat, which has never been emptied and kept half full of whiskies since 1998, is the culmination of Glenfiddich’s inquisitive minds and pioneering spirit. This is also how the whisky became the first 15-year-old expression to hit the top 10 best-selling single malts. For those who opt for a luxurious, fruity taste, try the Glenfiddich 18-year-old Single Malt Whisky. The most aged whisky in the flagship collection, this blend is alluring on the nose with scents of orchard fruit, baked apple and robust oak. Pretty oily, almost creamy, on the palate. Immediately very spicy. Cardamom, cloves, saffron. The fruit is limited to oranges and some grapefruit. Hint of marzipan. The finish starts where the taste ends, lemon citrous, with vanilla, butterscotch and cinnamon. Fades gently leaving a gentle spicy tingle and a light honey sweetness.

I'm Going Home (Vou Para Casa) is a Portuguese movie that I just borrowed into the title because of the Portuguese oak tuns used in the Glenfiddich 15 year old. Nose: The Nose of this Glenfiddich is really nice. buttery toffee, sweet vanilla, just a whole plethora of nice, sweet, rich flavour. Who knows whether this 15 DE in Taiwan is from that same batch from 3 years ago that I had? Probably so, but who can be sure of it? If you MUST have a finish then I think that it would surely disappoint you.This whisky is a 15-year-old golden-colored scotch single malted whiskey. It is produced by the Glenfiddich distillery, one of Scotland’s remaining distilleries capable of maintaining its innovative tradition. For 20 years William Grant nurtured a dream to make the ‘best dram in the valley'. With the help of his family, he finally achieved that vision. The positive note is that this was a bit better than Glenfiddich 12, probably because of the Portuguese touch? This 15-year old Glenfiddich expression consists of 3 different elements: 1) whiskies aged in ex-sherry casks, 2) whiskies aged in ex-bourbon casks, and 3) whiskies aged in ex-bourbon casks that are then finished for 3-6 months in virgin oak casks. At 15 years old, all of the three are married in a Solera vat.

Exemplifying our family's tradition of innovation, our 15 Year Old expression is created using an unusual technique pioneered by our Malt Master. Its flavours are mellowed with the warm spice, honey and rich fruit characteristics of the Solera vat, inspired by the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal. This is after being aged in European oak sherry casks and new oak casks. This content is intended only for those over the legal drinking age in their country. Please share mindfully. I was afraid this would not live up to the memories, but it has wiped away a long (very long) week at work and put a smile on my face. Definitely worth looking up. And worth bringing out to quiet those who think Glenfiddich can't make a decent single malt. The Scottish Highlands are used to source the spring water, and only the best grain is used. No matter the age, each bottle is expertly created for an enticing taste and smooth finish. I actually can't think of any relevant movie reference here so I'll leave it to that one. And I guess it's better to keep your mouth shut when you don't have much good things to say.

Palate: light in the mouth, with more of the promised honey, warm spices and rich fruit, oak, and butterscotch. Previous releases of the Glenfiddich 15 Year Old were labeled ‘Solera Reserve’, meaning the whisky was raised according to the Solera principle. I cannot tell if it was the same with this release. I can tell, however, that it is a damn fine dram. Nose: A serious fruit blast at first. Mostly melons and apples -- I sense very little citrus. Settles down after a while into a mellow pound cake with a hint of smoke. Watch our Malt Master Brian Kinsman and learn about the aromas and flavours in our 15 Year Old whisky. Glenfiddich 15 year old’s unique blend has piqued the interest of whisky connoisseurs all over the world, earning it the following awards: