Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Reserve

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Reserve

This bottle was my birthday gift to my buddy Niek. As I had not tried it yet myself and being quite impolite as usual, I had brought a sample bottle to take home a dram. Niek did not mind. We go way back. Fairly sweet nose with a surprising touch of pine cones. Almonds and a hint of garden herbs go hand in glove with the obligatory fruit. Apples,...

Score 81/100

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Reserve

Tasting it right away, as I write this review. Present of my dear friend Ana, thanks! It pours dark wheat to light amber, slightly hazy. Mid-intensity aroma is cereal fields, dry pine cone, pineapple leaves (not the fruit.) Evident pineapple gummy as well when you stir, but only when you stir. Mouthfeel is soft, easy-going, quite crisp. Mild...

Score 85/100

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Reserve

I tried this whisky about a year ago, and remember liking it alright, but not enough to buy a bottle. I found a 50ml bottle recently, so this is my second go-round with this whisky. The color is a pale gold, bottled at 40% ABV. Nose: Salt and honey. Strong malty flavors. Herbal & floral notes. Body: Medium body. Palate: Intense herbal....

Score 60/100

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Reserve

This review was done shortly after the Aberlour 16 DC review. I decided to write this review in comparison to Aberlour 16. Color: An orange-amber. Nose: Initially I acquired strong notes of dark fruits especially berries in the way of raspberries. Vanilla also shows up in the beginning. With time, I noticed extended dark fruits in the way of...

Score 85/100