Glenfiddich 15yo 51% OB Distillery Edition
To call a whisky Distillery Edition makes me asume there´s some other almost similar edition out there?? None that I´ve heard of. Not the way to create fuzz about a new bottling if you ask me. "Solera Reserve" had a better ring in my ears. Time to try this then. Actually the nose is not far from the 12yo, just a bit more punchy, with some enhanced sweetness. Probably due to the higher proof. The taste is floral with some lime and sweet liquorice. Sort of thick, fat, lovely texture. The aftertaste is peppery, ginger, but unfortunately a bit short.
Go try the Distillery Edition: 8
Glenfiddich/Strathblair 16yo 1978-1994 56% The Whisky Connoisseur
Another alternatively named bottling from the IB The Whisky Connoisseur, the one I know so very very little about, but seems to have stocks of almost everything and anything. Strathblair is Glenfiddich, a fairly rare whisky to find from IB bottlers. This smells very soft, not unlike the 18yo OB actually. The taste is very salty, heinz bbq-sauce, peppery, a very strong burning sensation. Adding water. With water it just gets more peppery, but less burnt and smoky. This is maybe why Glenfiddich is yet to puT a lot of effort into their CS projects.
A bit dull: 4.5
Glenfiddich 8yo 43% OB Italian Market
This one is from back in the days, with screw cap and everything, dating from the 60's according to whiskyfun. It's very pale and got a sweet, mustard nose. It tastes very young, a bit spirity and dry. Off course it's nice to have tried this oldie, but it's clear that it comes from a different era, compared to the modern 43% Glenfiddichs. I wouldn't buy it again, but if you want a bit of old school malt in your cabinet, this could be it.
Old fashion, old style: 6
Glenfiddich 12yo 40% OB Chaoran Reserve
This one has been maturing in ex-Islay casks from what I've heard, so it's actually not peated in the traditional way. It is a bit darker than the original. The smell is also just a tad smokier. The taste has at first the initial roundness and light taste of the original but soon shows to be far more smoky and a bit creamier. It has a finish of nice and instant smoke, wood, white pepper and grain cereal. The aftertaste is soft and lingering.
I prefer it to the original, a nice variation: 6
Glenfiddich 15yo 43% OB Solera Reserve
The most widely recognized Glenfiddich original amongst malt connoisseurs. The cask finish makes a huge impact both in smell and taste. The nosing reminds me a bit of dry tawny, a sweet glenfiddich with honey and syrup. Maybe it's a bit over the top.
Good apperitif, but in small sips: 6.5
Glenfiddich 18yo 40% OB
More delicate and much sweeter than the 12-year old, but not worth the prize difference in my opinion. Shows that there's perhaps a small lack of development potential in the traditionally casked Glenfiddichs. Cask experimentation or higher abv might be the answer.
Good, but not worth the money: 6.5
Glenfiddich 12yo 40% OB
The worlds most popular single malt, very commercial and easy taste. Little to none cask influence and no particularly recognizeable fragrances. Very light and easily drinkable, but there are no challenges for my tastebuds here.
Will always be liked by most people: 5
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