| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Alexppp
Master Of Malts
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 1791
|
 Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 4:22 pm Post subject: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Distillery Edition |
 |
|
| Anyone had this? What's your verdict? I noticed that Sainsbury's has it on offer for £36.99, which seems like a great price for a non-chill filtered Glenfiddich of this age (e.g. it's only a couple of quid more than the regular Glenfiddich 12). Ideally I'd like to try before I buy but I doubt I'll come across it in a pub or bar - so, any opinions? What can I expect from it? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
|
Keith
Master Of Malts
Joined: 19 Dec 2006
Posts: 1533
Location: Scotland
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 4:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I think it is a superb expression of the Glenfiddich, loads of vanilla, fruit and spice have gotten through a couple of bottles now. Cheers for the heads up that Sainsbury's has it on offer for £36.99 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
William
Administrator
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Posts: 4057
Location: Scotland
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Totally agree with Keith a superb expression of Glenfiddich and £36.99 is a great price. If i remember correctly i think this is being discontinued (but dont quote me on that), maybe why it is reduced so get it while you can.
_________________
There's no bad whisky. Just good whisky and better whisky. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Charlie
Master Of Malts
Joined: 23 Sep 2008
Posts: 1409
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Alexppp the Glenfiddich 15 Distillery Edition is excellent, if you like Glenfiddich you wont be disappointed. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
5-12-1908
Master Of Malts
Joined: 22 Dec 2010
Posts: 307
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I paid £45 from the glenfiddich shop to stick in my collection.
Ive just bought one tonight so Ill be able to have a taste of it now. Hope its as good as you say...I may buy a couple more. Ive always thought the 15 year old was the best of the normal range....
It could become a new favourite  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Alexppp
Master Of Malts
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 1791
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Thanks guys, I went back today and got myself a bottle. And William - that was spot on, The Whisky Exchange website says that it is indeed being discontinued. My local Sainsbury's still had a bottle left so I guess they'll still be available depending on the shop. Thanks again for the advice. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
Alexppp
Master Of Malts
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 1791
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:03 am Post subject: |
|
|
| 5of12in1908 wrote: | I paid £45 from the glenfiddich shop to stick in my collection.
Ive just bought one tonight so Ill be able to have a taste of it now. Hope its as good as you say...I may buy a couple more. Ive always thought the 15 year old was the best of the normal range....
It could become a new favourite |
I agree that the 15 is the best of the normal range. It will be interesting to see how the Distillery Edition compares - as far as I know it's a vatting of bourbon and sherry casks, as opposed to the Solera vat of the regular 15 which marries bourbon, sherry, and new oak. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
James T
Master Of Malts
Joined: 05 Feb 2011
Posts: 2978
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:20 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Alexppp wrote: | | 5of12in1908 wrote: | I paid £45 from the glenfiddich shop to stick in my collection.
Ive just bought one tonight so Ill be able to have a taste of it now. Hope its as good as you say...I may buy a couple more. Ive always thought the 15 year old was the best of the normal range....
It could become a new favourite |
I agree that the 15 is the best of the normal range. It will be interesting to see how the Distillery Edition compares - as far as I know it's a vatting of bourbon and sherry casks, as opposed to the Solera vat of the regular 15 which marries bourbon, sherry, and new oak. |
Your correct Alex they are 2 different whiskies and both are excellent expressions of Glenfiddich |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
drPete
Master Of Malts
Joined: 05 Jul 2012
Posts: 312
Location: London
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
I was at a Fiddy tasting recently and the pretty unanimous opinion was that the Solera 15 was the best of the core range - when tasted side by side with the 12 and 18 it blows them away.
_________________
Talisker 18 - the rest are just details |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Alexppp
Master Of Malts
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 1791
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
| drPete wrote: | | I was at a Fiddy tasting recently and the pretty unanimous opinion was that the Solera 15 was the best of the core range - when tasted side by side with the 12 and 18 it blows them away. |
Agreed, also blows away the Rich Oak as well (I know some here rate it pretty highly but I don't). Will open the Distillery Edition soon to see how it compares. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Alexppp
Master Of Malts
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 1791
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Gave in and opened my bottle - it's excellent (see 'what are you dramming' for my impressions). Makes me wish I'd bought another! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
