Whisky
Scotch Single Malt
/ Glenfiddich • Speyside, Scotland • 40.0% ABV

Glenfiddich Cask Collection Vintage Cask

7.6
Score out of 10 Based on 35 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"On the nose, reviewers frequently identify peat and bonfire smoke balanced by orchard fruits such as apple and pear, alongside notes of vanilla, straw, toffee, and occasional savory or salty accents. The palate is characterized by sweet malt, honey, vanilla, and spices such as cinnamon and pepper mingled with smoke, though assessments of the mouthfeel vary from creamy and oily to thin and bland. The finish is typically described as dry and smoky with oak and spice, but while some reviewers report a lingering warmth, others note that the flavor disappears rapidly or leaves an unpleasant chemical impression. Although reviewers generally agree on the presence of peat smoke paired with sweet and fruity profiles, they disagree on the peat's prominence, describing it variously as subtle and delicate, heavily dominant, or rubbery and harsh."

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Glenfiddich Cask Collection Vintage Cask

Glenfiddich Cask Collection Vintage Cask

Whisky ·Scotch ·Single Malt · 40.0%
Glenfiddich · Speyside, Scotland
7.6
/ 10 from 35 reviews Latest review
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No community reviews yet (0/5)
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AI Summary

"On the nose, reviewers frequently identify peat and bonfire smoke balanced by orchard fruits such as apple and pear, alongside notes of vanilla, straw, toffee, and occasional savory or salty accents. The palate is characterized by sweet malt, honey, vanilla, and spices such as cinnamon and pepper mingled with smoke, though assessments of the mouthfeel vary from creamy and oily to thin and bland. The finish is typically described as dry and smoky with oak and spice, but while some reviewers report a lingering warmth, others note that the flavor disappears rapidly or leaves an unpleasant chemical impression. Although reviewers generally agree on the presence of peat smoke paired with sweet and fruity profiles, they disagree on the peat's prominence, describing it variously as subtle and delicate, heavily dominant, or rubbery and harsh."

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Selectively Matured Solera System Cool Climate Matured Bourbon Cask Double Distilled Peated Malt Pot Still Distillation
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Key findings

Loved for

  • Peaty
  • Smoky
  • Oak

Criticized for

  • Honey
  • Grass
  • Pepper
  • Balanced
  • Light
  • Subtle

Flavor profile

  • Peaty & Smoky peat, peated, smoke 34/35
  • Sweet & Confectionery sweet, vanilla, honey 19/35
  • Fruity fruit, apple, pear 14/35
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, barley, almond 14/35
  • Woody & Roasted oak, european oak, american oak 13/35

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