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Glenfiddich
Region: Highlands
District: Speyside
Glenfiddich may be the
best known single malt in the world, though Glenlivet will
argue the point. It maintains about a 30% world market share
for malt whisky. The "early" and brave decision in 1963 to
aggressively market its whisky worldwide as a single malt
was unprecedented. Glenfiddich Distillery was founded in 1886-87
and is still owned by the original founding family. The whisky
is considered to be light, uncomplicated and smooth, which
appeals to the average palate. The serious single malt connoisseur
may find it somewhat boring, but it makes an excellent beginner's
malt. Contrary to most single malts, Glenffidich carries no
age statement; it is thought to be bottled at 8 years of age,
however. The casks used to mature the Glenfiddich are chiefly
plain oak, with about 10% being sherry casks. Glenfiddich
made the marketing of whisky an art form. It was the first
to introduce the triangular bottle--in 1957. It was the first
to use cardboard tubes and gift tins and customize its advertising
to specific international markets. Such marketing adventures
have paid off for the Glenfiddich.
Glenfiddich
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| Proof |
80 |
| Color |
Very pale - almost
clear. |
| Nose |
Light, fruity
and some sweetness. Light peat. |
| Body |
Light, fresh
and smooth. |
| Palate |
Dry, with a hint
of smoke and malt. Some fruit also comes through. |
| Finish |
Medium in length
and intensity. |
15 year old, Cask Strength
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| Proof |
102 |
| Color |
Light amber. |
| Nose |
Fruity, with
some sweetness. Light peat. Some floral notes. |
| Body |
Full, fresh and
smooth. Some oiliness. |
| Palate |
Sweet, with a
hint of smoke and malt. Some fruit also comes through.
Full. Superb. |
| Finish |
Long. Intense.
Sweet. Mouth-coating oiliness. |
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