This particular whisky is very alcohol feeling at the begin for me, I used to keep it rest for a 30 mins at least (without any water) and the evolution is so much better, more notes, smoothness, etc; probably the oxigen change a little bit the liquid, it is my theory, some drinks are like that, needs a time to be made, also needs a time to be drink.
Interesting! Sounds like you've got a pretty sensitive palate. But, we have definitely learned that everyone has sensitivities towards different things. I for one have a sensitive nose for the rubbery smelling sulfers (sniff a Macallan 12). Pay attention to your senses and they'll steer you toward what you will find to be awesome scotch!
Yeah you guys reviewed this bottle in 2016 and i just tried this bottle this year nov of 2018 i liked it im still new to whiskey but its a good sipper if you put a little water on it thanks for the review by the way i picked mine up for 54 dollars in cali good sipper for the price ratio.
We just did a Glenfiddich comparison recently and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this glass. It’s got great flavor for the money. Glad to have you with us on your scotch journey. -Shawn
While visiting Scotland in 2014, I did a tour of the Glenfiddich distillery. Part of the tour includes going to the warehouse that contain the solera vat. Its HUGE. About the same size as an above-ground swimming pool, but much deeper. The smell is amazing.
I really like this expression. But I think it has changed over the years. I recentky opened a bottle I bought 10 years ago and it is much more complex and deeper in flavor then current bottlings.
+cato cato That's really interesting as it makes sense with the Solera process. We were discussing after the recording that over time the vat will eventually move closer and closer to 15 year old scotch whereas when they first started the contents were older....it's a good bottle and a safe pour for any guest!
Just discovered this "now Purple" bottle, and i luv the after notes and is good value. Great review as always guys! Happy new year 2022. Ps. the Blue Label is complex and divine =P
Please clarify what does it mean by 2.5 in term of scoring.?. Base on what scale from you ?. Thanks. I am a beginner scotch. I would like to be on Sweet Taste scatch side,, any recommendations ?. CHEERS.
We do our reviews based on how much scotch we would like poured in our glass. Our highest score is a 4 so a 2.5 would be an above average scotch. We try to take all the factors into account that anyone would think about when standing in a store deciding on a bottle including price, availability, flavor and nose and give it a score based on if we would want to buy the bottle ourselves. -Shawn
Look out for the new 14 year old Bourbon Barrel Reserve (basically bourbon cask matured Glenfiddich that was finished in new oak casks). I'd say Glenfiddich is trying their hand at a dessert Scotch because it was easily sweeter (heavy vanilla notes) than the other members of the range.
+shuboy05 We actually reviewed that one already. It was our Halloween episode. We have another bottle of this on the bar right now. It was good but if you want our full review m.th-cam.com/video/w4cG0aokIPM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
Hi , I am a kind of winexcited drinker ym yum🙄🤒. Anyhowe, I would like to try this scouch as my first scotch timer drinker. Regardless about the alcohol content , I am wondering does this Gfdidich 15 yes taste sweet as semi dry , haLe sweet wine ?. I am a kind of sweet tooth person . I hope thieverything glenfiddich15 is not bitter, is it sweet a bit ?, please let me knowith. Thanks for the review,.
If you are looking for a really sweet scotch, I think there are others that may fit the description better. This is a more full bodied scotch, but since it is a speyside it is not overwhelming. You should be able to find this one at a bar and try it out for yourself before you buy it. I would point you to Dalmore 12 yr or 15 yr as a sweeter fruiter scotch if that is the way your preference runs. -Shawn
Interesting that you mention that you smell more alcohol when you added water... that's very common due to the water separating the oils and other components from the alcohol... so initially the alcohol will be more prevalent...
LOVE the GLENFIDDICH 15 Solera! Very Floral with Spice in the right places. Classic Speyside. Not sure if I shared my notes. but here they are: When I opened the Bottle a Strong Nose of warm heated Raisins as in Raisin Toast hit my Nose, Beautiful introduction. I let the Pour Sit for an hour while I showered and did the dishes, etc. COLOR: Golden Brown with many Legs moving Slowly Down the Snifter. NOSE: After the Rich Raisin Nose at Bottle opening; there were Floral Notes and Sweet Bread Dough and Malt. The Floral Notes grow as the Whiskey sits in the Glass. PALATE: Light Sweetness, mixed with Light Pepper. As I Swirl the Whisky in my mouth Floral Notes Come to the Fore and Sweet Malty notes arise as I take air in. FINISH: Drying Sweetness mixed with Slight Pepper. This is a Beautiful Floral and Fruity Dram. Perfect for Spring and Summer or anytime one wants to be transported to Spring/Summer. I was transported back to the Tasting as I enjoyed my Glass tonight. Love the Fruity/Floral Nose that invites one to savor the Flavor and Slowly Explore the the Sweet Floral, Fruity Complexity. I was Blown away by the Raisin notes that hit my Nose as I opened the Bottle. SLÁINTE Mike
Great review guys liked and subscribed 👍🏽 your all right but I lean more towards the guy with the glasses. Cool bunch of blokes and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺...FYI it’s 119 aud here and worth Every penny 😁🤘🏽
Heck ya', that cat with the glasses is the best! LOL!!! Thanks for watching, don't forget to catch us live on Thursday nights @ 10PM (no idea what time that is where you are...). ~Mark (the guy with the glasses...hahah)
You hit the nail on the head with the banana on the nose. Really like this stuff but it's just too damn easy to drink. Its also a pity that glenfiddich feel the need to color it.
Thanks for posting. One of my favorite.
This particular whisky is very alcohol feeling at the begin for me, I used to keep it rest for a 30 mins at least (without any water) and the evolution is so much better, more notes, smoothness, etc; probably the oxigen change a little bit the liquid, it is my theory, some drinks are like that, needs a time to be made, also needs a time to be drink.
Interesting! Sounds like you've got a pretty sensitive palate. But, we have definitely learned that everyone has sensitivities towards different things. I for one have a sensitive nose for the rubbery smelling sulfers (sniff a Macallan 12). Pay attention to your senses and they'll steer you toward what you will find to be awesome scotch!
Yeah you guys reviewed this bottle in 2016 and i just tried this bottle this year nov of 2018 i liked it im still new to whiskey but its a good sipper if you put a little water on it thanks for the review by the way i picked mine up for 54 dollars in cali good sipper for the price ratio.
We just did a Glenfiddich comparison recently and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this glass. It’s got great flavor for the money. Glad to have you with us on your scotch journey.
-Shawn
You all look so young in this video.
While visiting Scotland in 2014, I did a tour of the Glenfiddich distillery. Part of the tour includes going to the warehouse that contain the solera vat. Its HUGE. About the same size as an above-ground swimming pool, but much deeper. The smell is amazing.
+Frank lampard Bucket list item for us! :-)
Guys I love this bottle! $49.00 here!😀 Might be my next daily drinker! I would score it higher because of my price range!😁 Cheers!
I really like this expression. But I think it has changed over the years. I recentky opened a bottle I bought 10 years ago and it is much more complex and deeper in flavor then current bottlings.
+cato cato That's really interesting as it makes sense with the Solera process. We were discussing after the recording that over time the vat will eventually move closer and closer to 15 year old scotch whereas when they first started the contents were older....it's a good bottle and a safe pour for any guest!
And still it's one of their best whisky's even today.
Just discovered this "now Purple" bottle, and i luv the after notes and is good value. Great review as always guys!
Happy new year 2022.
Ps. the Blue Label is complex and divine
=P
Please clarify what does it mean by 2.5 in term of scoring.?. Base on what scale from you ?. Thanks.
I am a beginner scotch. I would like to be on Sweet Taste scatch side,, any recommendations ?. CHEERS.
We do our reviews based on how much scotch we would like poured in our glass. Our highest score is a 4 so a 2.5 would be an above average scotch. We try to take all the factors into account that anyone would think about when standing in a store deciding on a bottle including price, availability, flavor and nose and give it a score based on if we would want to buy the bottle ourselves.
-Shawn
Look out for the new 14 year old Bourbon Barrel Reserve (basically bourbon cask matured Glenfiddich that was finished in new oak casks). I'd say Glenfiddich is trying their hand at a dessert Scotch because it was easily sweeter (heavy vanilla notes) than the other members of the range.
+shuboy05 We actually reviewed that one already. It was our Halloween episode. We have another bottle of this on the bar right now. It was good but if you want our full review m.th-cam.com/video/w4cG0aokIPM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
Scotch 4 Dummies
Oops, that's my mistake for not checking the rest of the channel.
Hi , I am a kind of winexcited drinker ym yum🙄🤒. Anyhowe, I would like to try this scouch as my first scotch timer drinker. Regardless about the alcohol content , I am wondering does this Gfdidich 15 yes taste sweet as semi dry , haLe sweet wine ?. I am a kind of sweet tooth person . I hope thieverything glenfiddich15 is not bitter, is it sweet a bit ?, please let me knowith. Thanks for the review,.
If you are looking for a really sweet scotch, I think there are others that may fit the description better. This is a more full bodied scotch, but since it is a speyside it is not overwhelming. You should be able to find this one at a bar and try it out for yourself before you buy it. I would point you to Dalmore 12 yr or 15 yr as a sweeter fruiter scotch if that is the way your preference runs.
-Shawn
Interesting that you mention that you smell more alcohol when you added water... that's very common due to the water separating the oils and other components from the alcohol... so initially the alcohol will be more prevalent...
Ironically, more often than not I get sweeter smells after a drop or three....so this one caught me off guard.
~Mark
Great bottle non the less! I love it! Can't wait to try the 18!
have you guys reviewed glenfiddich 12? if not can you please?
Really hard to believe we haven't....should be easy enough to do though! We're on it!
~Mark
LOVE the GLENFIDDICH 15 Solera! Very Floral with Spice in the right places. Classic Speyside. Not sure if I shared my notes. but here they are:
When I opened the Bottle a Strong Nose of warm heated Raisins as in Raisin Toast hit my Nose, Beautiful introduction. I let the Pour Sit for an hour while I showered and did the dishes, etc.
COLOR: Golden Brown with many Legs moving Slowly Down the Snifter.
NOSE: After the Rich Raisin Nose at Bottle opening; there were Floral Notes and Sweet Bread Dough and Malt. The Floral Notes grow as the Whiskey sits in the Glass.
PALATE: Light Sweetness, mixed with Light Pepper. As I Swirl the Whisky in my mouth Floral Notes Come to the Fore and Sweet Malty notes arise as I take air in.
FINISH: Drying Sweetness mixed with Slight Pepper.
This is a Beautiful Floral and Fruity Dram. Perfect for Spring and Summer or anytime one wants to be transported to Spring/Summer. I was transported back to the Tasting as I enjoyed my Glass tonight. Love the Fruity/Floral Nose that invites one to savor the Flavor and Slowly Explore the the Sweet Floral, Fruity Complexity. I was Blown away by the Raisin notes that hit my Nose as I opened the Bottle.
SLÁINTE
Mike
Perfect how You explained.
@@caskstrength7629 Thank you!!
@@Gachain 👍
Great review guys liked and subscribed 👍🏽 your all right but I lean more towards the guy with the glasses. Cool bunch of blokes and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺...FYI it’s 119 aud here and worth Every penny 😁🤘🏽
Heck ya', that cat with the glasses is the best! LOL!!! Thanks for watching, don't forget to catch us live on Thursday nights @ 10PM (no idea what time that is where you are...). ~Mark (the guy with the glasses...hahah)
Love the reviews Guys and keep it up, But you need to start doing some more VS
And what about aldi whiskey wich won of best whiskey?? Its 15 euro!
Ya', we heard about it, but could never find it! We'd put it to the test if ever we could get our mitts on it!! ~Mark
You hit the nail on the head with the banana on the nose. Really like this stuff but it's just too damn easy to drink.
Its also a pity that glenfiddich feel the need to color it.
also my favorite boys trying 14 YO more better
I get strawberries
Oke, dalmore 15 vs fiddich vs glenlivet 15
That's easy, I like it! ~Mark
100 to 120 dollars in Australia.
+Johnny Black Wowsa', that's salty! But good to know, thanks!
It is true though Gday from Australia.
Possible suspect this one.
Just send you a message, pls check your inbox. Thx! :-)
+Hogibaer Can't wait !
+Scotch 4 Dummies Forgot to mention in my (Mark) email, ABSOLUTELY will we be in touch if ever making it to Berlin!! :-)
Hey Mark, thanks for the rapid & positive response! Glad you like it. Looking forward to a fruitful exchange. :-)