Glenfiddich Project XX

Nose - toffee, buttercream frosting, tangerine, honey, strawberry, vanilla, pear, apple, grape, cinnamon, grass, lemon, black pepper, moderate ethanol burn. Taste - apple, pear, honey, caramel, strawberry, lemon, vanilla, grass, plum, almond, allspice, clove, lemon, ginger, moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with apple, honey, citrus, and baking spice flavors. After reviewing my records, I was surprised to find that the only Glenfiddich I’ve tried is the standard 12 year. Actually, I’m not that surprised. The general profile was always too light and fruity for my tastes. This is fruity, but it’s certainly not the light and boring Glenfiddich I’ve grown to ignore. The nose holds the standard honeyed fruit basket, but there’s more intrigue and oomph. The palate is surprisingly sharp, with crisp strawberry and prickly baking spices leading to a reasonable finish that fades nicely without veering into sour or bitter territory. I really like the inspiration behind this release. There’s a lot of quality in here, it’s blended well, and proofed correctly. While not amazing, I’d happily drink this any day, and that’s not something I could say after my past Glenfiddich experiences. Big thanks to @PBMichiganWolverine for the sample.

Aged orange skin

Typical Glenfiddich with a funky twist. Nice!

Love the complexity and the balance. Has nuances all the way through the taste. Add a drop of water and the nose and taste explode out of the glass

Like: light sweetness, light overall, cliff dive middle, but then comes back for a very soft lingering finish. Tried it also with a touch of salt, smoothed it out and took away some of the licorice taste.