Just lately, Glenfiddich launched a curious particular version — a 12 12 months outdated single malt completed in Amontillado sherry casks after preliminary ageing in each American and French oak. Whereas single malt Scotch completed in Amontillado is just about extraordinary, right here’s the weirdest a part of the discharge: It’s obtainable solely in California and Florida. The remainder of you will have to seek out it on-line, I suppose.
I definitely can’t complain concerning the outcomes.
The whisky provides a well-recognized nostril that Glenfiddich followers will acknowledge immediately: A pointy layer of sherry-driven citrus atop a candy cereal core, evoking graham crackers, nougat, and a light-weight hand of wooden. Only a trace of tea right here, giving the whisky a light-weight floral be aware. The palate has simply as a lot brightness, showcasing chewy almond notes, a enjoyable lemon curd character, and a lushly candy breakfast cereal character. Citrus and oxidized wine notes are current however are comparatively restrained — Amontillado is taken into account “lighter” than the extra sometimes used oloroso sherry in fashion — holding the typically overpowering high quality pushed by sherry ending in examine. The outcomes listed below are so spectacular that there’s a case to be made for Amontillado turning into the usual go-to cask sort for sherry ending… however no person appears to make a lot Amontillado, in order that’s most likely by no means going to occur.
However I digress. Returning to the expertise at hand, one finds a end that’s average in size however which showcases all the things that’s come earlier than, plus a calmly grassy be aware that lingers on the denouement. It’s comfortable and approachable — by no means in any respect overbearing — displaying notes of candy sherry, light cereal, moderated wooden, and sprinkles of all types of spice. All instructed, this drinks nicely above its $55 asking worth… however that’s assuming you’ll be able to really discover a bottle.
86 proof.
A- / $55 / glenfiddich.com [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Glenfiddich 12 Years Outdated Sherry Cask End
$55
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