Glenfiddich 15 Year Solera Reserve

Gold color, viscous, and looks like chill filtered. Nose is delicate, somewhat weak, with hints of fruit, sherry, honey, and vanilla. Palate is on the sweet side, but not overwhelming, nicely balanced, and has nits of raisins, vanilla, figs, caramel, honey, and oak. Finish is rather short, but interesting, with lemon zest, vanilla, and an oaky-nutty, a bit bitter aftertaste. A few drops of water open even more fruit on the palate, but don’t seem to do too much for this 40% ABV whisky. Overall, this is a very round, smooth, and complex dram that can be greatly enjoyed.

One of my favorites. Smooth and flavorful.

A classic easy sipper. Soft all the way around was pleased to taste raisin sweetness mixed with the dominant vanilla note this time around. Complimented a camp fire deliciously and s’mores as well! Nose: soft vanilla Palate: still soft, lead by vanilla, succeeded by raisins, and finish with a friendly smoke on the way out. Finish: medium in length but soft just enough smoke at the end to keep you coming back for more. $20/pour, $62/bottle