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The taste is nearly identical. Toffee sweet, rich and creamy. Continuing on with the Speyside connection, this week’s review focuses on three different expressions from the same distillery going head to head against one another in the battle for supremacy. There is some leather in here as well which leaves off a bit of spiciness and bitterness.

It actually means whiskey comes from one single distillery, but multiple barrels blended together! Both iconic Single Malt Scotch examples, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich can probably be found at nearly every bar in town! These barley malts are twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged for at least three years in oak-only casks. These two whiskys are great, & i want to taste them again soon. (21/25). Gourmet coffee, bread puddings, apple pie or crumble all fit the sweet profile as well! The Glenlivet rose in popularity with Charles Dickens and even King George IV citing it as “the whiskey.” (I guess if you’re King, legality is less of an issue?

Glenfiddich uses only mellowed casks. Unfortunately (and surprisingly), this is the one that needed a bit of water the most. The nose just oozes sugary sweet goodness.

There is a definite orangey note to this dram which makes it rather enticing and enjoyable. But the phrase “Single barrel” does indicate the whiskey came from one special barrel. (Still trying to find a bottle of Compass Box No Name if you have any leads...) Newest in my collection: Compass Box Peat Monster and Port Charlotte Islay Single Malt (I love peat if you can't tell.) We started of with the 12, 15 and 18 year. Especially not about Scotch. I’d been somewhat passive on the subject before (not preferable but not the worst thing in the world), seeing these three drams being almost identical in color was strange and off-putting. 90-95: Near perfect, there is something truly special about this whisky. (21/25). Notes of oak, barley and cereal. I love both of these releases. Mouthfeel isn’t too bad but you can tell the flavors haven’t had the time to develop themselves. COULEUR. Change ), Kirkland 20 Year Speyside – Scotch & Sheen, Glenfiddich Special Old Reserve Pure Malt (1990s Bottling) – Scotch & Sheen. But in a few years maybe they’ll have a new batch! (23/25), Finish: Long and lingering finish, with the sherry, orange and cinnamon the stars of this dram. Something sweeter with winter fruits and nut notes. Cigars: Cameroon wrappers, since Glenlivet is light. The elegant fruity Speyside versus the bold, robust spicy Highlands. Despite not owning either, at tastings here in New Orleans, I have had the pleasure of tasting both of these gems over the past 3 or so years. The head is the first portion of the liquid and has too high alcohol content. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. An example is Compass Box Peat Monster, which combined multiple whiskies to create a peat-focused bottled! Finish: grape candy, smooth. (21/25), Balance: Well balanced and very well made for an 18 year old expression, showcasing what the distillery is capable of. It’s a good option if you want to stay in budget but still get a Glenlivet taste!). As I learn, I intend to share my experiences and thoughts with people while also providing reviews on whiskies old and new. Their job was to maintain and care for the copper stills and oak casks. Chill filtration creates a clearer, less hazy final product in the bottle. It can’t be matured. Summer fruits with a spicy kick that is bold and warming. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It's a huge vat that is never allowed to drop below 50%.

Final Thoughts: This really was a wonderful trip down memory lane for me.

Glennfiddich became the “First Single Malt to be Marketed to the World.” And thus, our love of single malt scotch was born! The “wort” is cooled and transferred into “washbacks,” giant vats for fermenting. Single Malt Scotch was the ‘original’ whiskey of Scotland. Glenfiddich. “Blended scotch whiskey,” on the other hand, is a blend of many different whiskies from many different barrels from many different distilleries. A little bit of honey and vanilla round this one out. It gives the whisky some unique notes. Yeast is added. Recently they’ve experimented with less common casks and flavor combinations. This preserves the unique flavor of their whisky. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Richard Hammond March 21, 2018. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Softer and more delicate. Try them both for yourself and see which makes you happier. This release is part of the Glenmorangie Prestige Expressions collection together with the Signet and the 25 yo release. When malting the barley, Glenlivet does NOT allow any peat. Kathryn Loveless is a freelance writer for hire who delights in all things delectable.

The fresh fruit (I’m thinking pears but the Chinese quince makes sense as well) is wonderfully framed and it really tastes like you’re biting into a freshly cut slice of it. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I got myself a gift set with these three (full bottle of 12 + samples of 15 and 18) as a graduation gift and remember being over the moon at having a chance to try things I had thought were out of my reach. On the sweet side, fresh fruit baked pears, toffee pudding, strawberries and cream all complement Glenfiddich well. Exemplifying our family’s tradition of innovation, our 15 Year Old expression is created using a technique pioneered by our Malt Master and its warm, spicy flavours are transformed with the alchemy of the Solera Vat. It’s slightly bitter with lots of oak-influence spice. It is not about who wins and choosing my favourite will be very hard. Hopefully these little sampler sets will stay around and I’ll have a chance to do this again in the future. Richard, Your email address will not be published. Scotch Whisky Reviews 8. However, if you’re trying to pick, here’s a good guideline. After this time, about 30% is transferred into Spanish Oloroso casks to spend a further three years maturing. The 15 was my favorite then and it is still my favorite of the three now. Macallan 18 Review: Is It Worth the Price? They also have several specialty Distiller’s Reserve bottles. The concept of how this whisky is produced is very interesting. Prior to the event actually starting, those who had registered were invited to sample as much of the core range as they pleased from the bar and I gratefully obliged (especially since it had been a particularly taxing day at work). George’s reaction? Taste: molasses, oak, ginger bread, bananas, This is one of my favorite floral single malts. It is the sweetest and fruitiest part of the distillate and usually around 70% ABV. I've loved the 21 going back to when it was the "Havana Reserve" and it couldn't be sold in the US because they used Cuban rum casks. 90/100. might be different, might be good. Fruit cake and Christmas pudding with warming cinnamon and roast nuts. There is a slight hint of anise and smoke at the very end and it intermingles rather well with the fruitcake and oak from the nose.

Nose (according to the wife): There is sweetness in this but not an overpowering amount. ATTENTION PARTICULIÈRE. Nose (according to the wife): No sweetness whatsoever in this one. However, single malt whisky only contain malted barley, so they are single grain whiskies! Bronze intense. Once the Malt Master decides they are ready to bottle, that’s when we get to enjoy it! Learn how your comment data is processed. It’s light and fruity and sweet, but definitely softer and the alcohol is less noticeable. © 2020, Whisky of the Week. Great whiskys all. Recently they’ve experimented with less common casks and flavor combinations. ( Log Out /  Des arômes riches de fruits secs, de confiseries et de dattes, rehaussés d'élégantes notes de chêne. ( Log Out /  Because both Glenlivet and Glenfiddich are in Speyside and are so close, the difference in terroir are hard to pinpoint. or pears. To this day, Glenfiddich is still a family-run business even though it is the world’s largest producer of single malt! 2053 Tastes community rating. The malted barley is then ground into a very fine powder called “grist” in flour mills. Their Vintage Reserve Collections have mostly sold out at this point, unfortunately. However, the finish is a complete let down. Until the next time, have a great week ahead. This helps guarantee quality for the customer. The taste is nearly identical. I saw this one at Costco the other day at around $55 a bottle, I think I will be adding this to the bar sometime soon. Both Glenlivet and Glenfiddich follow this basic process. Reviews #17, 18, & 19: Flight of Glenfiddich (12, 15, & 18 Year). I have not had the chance to taste the 15 yet, but I love the 18, so if they are nearly identical, I'm looking forward to trying the 15 :) thanks for the review! Scotch whisky review #17-19, Speyside review #8-10, Whisky Network review #18-20. They can also contain different grains like rye, corn, barley, or wheat. This is due to the widespread availability in pubs, clubs etc (I believe it's the best selling SMW outside Scotland). I tend to prefer Glenfiddich because I find it softer and I can focus on the fruit more than the alcohol.

This creates a smoother, more uniform end product! I really enjoyed the finish in the Glenfiddich 18, long and full of vanilla/toffee flavours. Chaleureuse, riche et distinguée. The heart of the whisky is transferred to oak casks to mature and age for a minimum of 3 years. We started of with the 12, 15 and 18 year. Making single malts is very difficult and is a long process, so each year the market grows and these bottles are sold more expensively. Glenfiddich’s notes are pear and grass, whereas Glenlivet’s keynotes are apple and citrus. A local store to me stocks a Glenlivet gift set that is 750ml of 12, a 50ml of 15 french oak, and 50ml of 18. The alcohol is cooled down allowing certain compound to clump together. There are stronger floral flavors (especially when mixed with water). This release is part of the Glenmorangie Prestige Expressions collection together with the Signet and the 25 yo release. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In any bottle you drink, the age marks the youngest whiskey in the blend. The shape and size of a still does impact the distillation process and Glenlivet are particularly proud of these stills! Glenfiddich 15 Year Solera Reserve Single Malt Glenfiddich // Speyside, Scotland Shop Now 8 sellers Details. Whisky Review #45: Glenfiddich Triple Threat (12 vs 15 vs 18) Posted on March 20, 2016 January 17, 2017 by WhiskyMate Continuing on with the Speyside connection, this week’s review focuses on three different expressions from the same distillery going head to head against one another in the battle for supremacy. (Glenlivet does this all by machine now.). These whiskies focus on the uniqueness of the barrel, rather than the consistent palate of the distillery. But that all changed in early December during the Glenfiddich Gallery tasting held at The Refinery in Singapore by Mr Matthew Fergusson-Stewart, the brand ambassador for Glenfiddich in South-East Asia. Creating a consistent flavor profile between barrels can be different since changes in terroir, cask size/type, and aging time all affect the quality of the whiskey. ), Glenlivet vs Glenfiddich: The Original Single Malt Scotch Showdown. He started carrying a pair of flint-locked pistols.

( Log Out /  I will state for the record though that my preferred whisky from the Glenfiddich core range is the 15 Years Old Solera Reserve. (22/25), Finish: Relatively long finish, with orange zest, toffee and dry sherry intermingling well with the typical Glenfiddich maltiness and some wood spices. The 12-year-old expression was my introduction into Scotch (and whisky in general).

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