Glenfiddich
14 Years Old - Bourbon Barrel Reserve
- 43
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Glenfiddich Distillery was established in 1886 by William Grant. With the help of his nine children and a single stonemason, William built the distillery by hand. He used second hand stills purchased from Cardhu Distillery, and, during the project, continued to work at his day job - Distillery Manager at Mortlach Distillery. Located in Dufftown, in Speyside, the first drop of spirit flowed through the stills on Christmas Day 1887....
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Glenfiddich Distillery was established in 1886 by William Grant. With the help of his nine children and a single stonemason, William built the distillery by hand. He used second hand stills purchased from Cardhu Distillery, and, during the project, continued to work at his day job - Distillery Manager at Mortlach Distillery. Located in Dufftown, in Speyside, the first drop of spirit flowed through the stills on Christmas Day 1887.
Constantly innovating and evolving, Glenfiddich became the first distillery to open a visitor centre in 1969. In 1991, they released the first 50 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Today, Glenfiddich remains a family-owned business, operated by the fifth generation of William Grant's descendant. It continues to be one of the best selling Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in the world.
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve delivers the smooth sophistication of Scotland with the sweet kick of American bourbon. Glenfiddich's Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, oversees a 14 year maturation process for the whisky in ex-bourbon American oak casks. Following this, the whisky is finished in charred new American oak barrels, enhancing its richness and complexity as a single malt.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Copper Oak.
Nose - Deep vibrant vanilla notes with hints of citrus, caramalised brown sugar and cinnamon. Baked apple and ripe summer fruits and balanced with the rich oaky aromas.
Taste - Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of creamy toffee, woody spices, candied orange peel and fresh toasted oak.
Finish - Long lasting with lingering sweetness.
Constantly innovating and evolving, Glenfiddich became the first distillery to open a visitor centre in 1969. In 1991, they released the first 50 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Today, Glenfiddich remains a family-owned business, operated by the fifth generation of William Grant's descendant. It continues to be one of the best selling Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in the world.
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve delivers the smooth sophistication of Scotland with the sweet kick of American bourbon. Glenfiddich's Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, oversees a 14 year maturation process for the whisky in ex-bourbon American oak casks. Following this, the whisky is finished in charred new American oak barrels, enhancing its richness and complexity as a single malt.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Copper Oak.
Nose - Deep vibrant vanilla notes with hints of citrus, caramalised brown sugar and cinnamon. Baked apple and ripe summer fruits and balanced with the rich oaky aromas.
Taste - Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of creamy toffee, woody spices, candied orange peel and fresh toasted oak.
Finish - Long lasting with lingering sweetness.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig