Experimental Series # 02
Time for another dram!
Glenfiddich Project XX Experimental Series # 02
A well-rounded Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky with a delicious aroma.
A bit about
Glenfiddich was founded in 1887 by William Grant and is still a family-owned and run distillery. The name means (or derives from) Valley of the Deer in Gaelic, which explains their chosen logo - a stag
The experiment - 20 whiskey experts from 16 countries were invited by Brian Kingsman, Glenfiddich's Master Blender, to select a cask from the warehouse. The chosen casks were then married to create this particular whisky - hence the name Project XX (20)
Time to try it
Glenfiddich Project XX Experimental Series # 02
Nose: Super fragrant with a lot of sweet fresh berries, pear and toffee
Taste: Very much on the sweet side, with a lot of toffee/fudge and cinnamon, very smooth
Finish: Long with a lot of coffee, slightly spicy, and a lot of oakiness especially towards the very end.
Pros and Cons
It smells like a dessert, and it tastes absolutely delicious in my humble opinion.
As a side note, I'm pretty sure sherry cask whiskies were used in the making of this one, considering all the sweetness and aromas.
The only downside I can see - if you're generally not a fan of sweeter whiskies this one might be a bit too much for your taste.
In conclusion
Priced at around £45-50 on most UK websites, I think it's highly worth the price.
It's a beautiful whisky to sip whether neat, with ice or a few drops of water.
Have you ever tried the Experimental Series? If so, please let me know in the comments below what you think of it.
As always, please drink responsibly.
I hope life is treating you well.
Take care.