THE RANGE
THE CHOSEN CASK & SELECTION FILM
A DAY IS A CASK
A YEAR IS CHARACTER
After two hours discussing the merits of each, the selection panel unanimously selected cask number 4414 for bottling. It was filled with new-make Glenfiddich spirit on 7th March 1977 and has spent the last 33 years imparting deep character onto the whisky.
Some of the comments noted by the panel can be seen in the video, but the Malt Master's official tasting notes are below.
DAVID STEWART'S TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Dark amber
NOSE
A rich and complex aroma with deep, sherry notes (raisins, dates, sultanas) and a beautiful oaky sweetness. Addition of a little water releases a vibrant spicy character with hints of vanilla, butterscotch and polished leather.
TASTE
A wonderful balance of rich oak notes and sweet, fruity spice. Initially very intense with lots of oak tannin and mouth-coating wood flavour. After a few minutes a subtle vanilla sweetness and gentle fruity character develops (baked apple, rhubarb, ripe pears). The layers of flavour continue to unfold over a very long period meandering from oak to sweet to fruity to spicy and back again.
FINISH
Very long and lingering with a warm, sweet afterglow.