Glenfiddich
16 Years Old - Aston Martin Formula One Team - Second Release
- 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.
Created in collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One Team, this second release of 16 year old Glenfiddich has matured in a combination of first-fill Bourbon barrels, Wine casks, Fino Sherry butts, Port pipes and Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Rich stewed fruits with a beautiful array of floral top notes. Hints of marzipan and polished leather.
Taste - Mellow and silky smooth with a creamy, buttery toffee sweetness. Caramelised cane sugar with a lovely counterbalance of dry oak tannin.
Finish - Long lasting oaky 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.
Created in collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One Team, this second release of 16 year old Glenfiddich has matured in a combination of first-fill Bourbon barrels, Wine casks, Fino Sherry butts, Port pipes and Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Rich stewed fruits with a beautiful array of floral top notes. Hints of marzipan and polished leather.
Taste - Mellow and silky smooth with a creamy, buttery toffee sweetness. Caramelised cane sugar with a lovely counterbalance of dry oak tannin.
Finish - Long lasting oaky 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