The uniqueness of Glenfiddich Solera Reserve derives from the finishing in Solera casks of a blend of whiskies aged 15 years or more from three different casks (sherry, bourbon and new oak).
For twenty years, William Grant had dreamed of producing the 'best whisky in the valley'. With the help of his family, he was finally able to turn his idea into reality. In the summer of 1886, William Grant, with the help of his seven sons and two daughters, set about the task. Together, they built the walls of a distillery, stone by stone. After a year of hard work, they finally reached their goal, and William Grant decided to name his work Glenfiddich, 'the valley of the stags' in Gaelic. Today, William Grant's passion, determination and pioneering spirit continue to permeate Glenfiddich. The world's most awarded single malt, Glenfiddich is still produced in the original distillery. Still in family hands, it has preserved the innovative spirit of its founder for five generations.
Nose: Sweet with notes of milk chocolate and lemon, smoked tea, maritime aromas, soot. With water, becomes extremely fruity with a trace of red fruit jam and its smoky side coming through strongly.
Taste: Light and full-bodied texture at once, smoky then dry. Minty dark chocolate, salty. Water rounds things out and makes the taste even more powerful and succulent and sweet and spicy.
Finish: Beautiful, clean, very long with mentholated smoke.
Nose: Glentauchers Dun.T. 15 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of ripe fruit and honey, with a hint of vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this whisky offers rich notes of caramel, spice and dried fruit, balanced by a slight woody influence. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a delicate sensation of toasted cereal and oak.
Nose: Glen Ord Signatory 100 proof n°22 reveals complex notes of ripe fruit, honey and spices. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich flavors of caramel, vanilla and dried fruit, with a hint of oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to woody and spicy notes that linger pleasantly on the palate.
Nose: Sweet and rich, with fruity aromas suggesting baked apple, pear and peach. These are soon joined by a rich caramel note, reminiscent of sweet butterscotch. All these aromas are mellow, round and mouth-watering.
Mouth: Firm and full-bodied, richly fruity from the start, the powerful, fresh taste soon becomes deliciously sweet and salty, with a hint of salt amid the spicy intensity.
Finish: Quite long, it finishes smoothly, dry, slightly spicy and slightly refreshing.
Nose: Light notes of honey and vanilla, fruity and spicy scents.
