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Old 03-24-2016, 05:17 AM   #1
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Glenfiddich Cask Collection Vintage Cask

This is a Duty Free release that I broached a little while back.

The first pour (last weekend) struck me as quite smoky - perhaps 'ashy' would be a better description. However, that characteristic was nicely balanced by honeyed fruits (the typical house-style mélange of apples and pears). And although I was wary of the low (40%) bottling strength, it didn't detract significantly from the overall thrust of the malt. Since that initial encounter, the 'ash' component appears to have subsided somewhat, with the fruits and honey emerging more to the fore. Not a bad dram at all.

I likely wouldn't spring for a bottle of this one (mine was a gift) given the asking price, but it's still a rather unique expression... and pretty darn tasty to boot.

Worth checking out if you're a Glenfiddich fan and are looking for something from the distillery that's slightly different.
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