Glenfiddich
Project XX
- 47
- 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.
This bottling is part of the Glenfiddich Experimental Series, a range of single malts which embodies the family philosophy of freedom and possibilities.
With its deep golden hue, Project XX embodies the warm, fruity character of a classic Glenfiddich. With hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep Gold.
Nose - Fruitiness with hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear. A beautiful balance of oak with rich creamy vanilla, barley sugar and a hint of liquorice.
Taste - A refined balanced flavour with candy floss sweetness and a rich vanilla oakiness. Deep and mellow, the initial sweetness complements the unusual notes of toasted almonds, cinnamon with hints of crisp tannin.
Finish - Long lasting with a lingering sweet oakiness.
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.
This bottling is part of the Glenfiddich Experimental Series, a range of single malts which embodies the family philosophy of freedom and possibilities.
With its deep golden hue, Project XX embodies the warm, fruity character of a classic Glenfiddich. With hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep Gold.
Nose - Fruitiness with hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear. A beautiful balance of oak with rich creamy vanilla, barley sugar and a hint of liquorice.
Taste - A refined balanced flavour with candy floss sweetness and a rich vanilla oakiness. Deep and mellow, the initial sweetness complements the unusual notes of toasted almonds, cinnamon with hints of crisp tannin.
Finish - Long lasting with a lingering sweet oakiness.
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