20 brilliant experts for an exceptional whisky. For Project XX, Brian Kinsman broke with the usual conventions of single malt production. He invited 20 whisky experts from 16 countries to come to Dufftown and asked them to select a cask from Glenfiddich distillery's stocks. The selection ranged from whiskies stored for many years in port casks to whiskies resting in old sherry and bourbon casks. Brian Kinsman then combined the casks masterfully. His aim was to create a whisky that would not only be unique, but would also reflect the incomparable, rich facets of the different casks.
Nose: Manuka honey, worn leather and chocolate, with roasted hazelnuts, raisins and burnt orange peel. Mouth: Intense peat, honey and mocha, followed by smoky spices, roasted chestnuts and charred oak.
Nose: Edradour 10 Year Old is characterized by aromas of honey, dried fruit and vanilla, with hints of peat slightly present. Feel: On the palate, this single malt whisky offers flavors of caramel, baked apple and hazelnut, with a hint of cinnamon and oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a sensation of candied fruit and dark chocolate on the palate.
Nose: Round and powerful with notes of peat, Sherry and dates, as well as leather, malt and honey.
Mouth: Sweet and oily with lots of suppleness. Becomes smoky, with hints of meat and olive. and an olive note. The finish is long, sweet (malt) and smoky.
Nose: Cragganmore 12 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of honey, dried fruit and vanilla, with delicate floral and cereal notes. Feel: On the palate, this single malt offers complex flavors of ripe fruit, toasted hazelnuts and caramel, with a slightly smoky, spicy touch. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by notes of oak and candied fruit, leaving a soft, velvety mouthfeel.