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Glenfiddich
IPA Experiment
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Distillery:
Glenfiddich
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Company:
William Grant & Sons Ltd
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Cask Maturation
Ex-Bourbon American oak barrels, Finished for 3 months in India Pale Ale casks
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Strength
43% ABV
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Note
First IPA Finish ever
Experimental Series No.1
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Bottled:
2016
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Price
50
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Speyside
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Adres
40 Church St AB55 4DH Dufftown Scotland
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Website:
glenfiddich.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Volume:
70, 75 cl
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Age:
NAS
Taste note
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Colour:
Medium gold
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Nose:
An elegant harmony of fresh green apple, William’s pear and spring blossom. Complemented with aromatic hops and fresh herbs.
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Palate:
Vibrant with a zesty citrus note followed by creamy vanilla and a hint of fresh hops. Also some wood spices.
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Finish:
Medium long finish with enduring sweetness of vanilla with an echo of sour green hops and wood spices.
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Conclusion:
The IPA was very mellow and not overwhelming, rather it was not that present at all. Maybe because the finish wasn't that long and it didn't get that much time to integrate with the whisky. It's a nice single malt whisky but expected more out of this experiment. The price is good for what you are getting a young Glenfiddich with a different finish.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
- Green apple
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- vanilla
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- wood
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- spices
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- citrus fruits
