Glenfiddich Project XX

Oaky flavor

NAS 47% abv non chill-filtered Nose: apple-cinnamon; pear dominate. Nothing special. Taste: sweet, fruity and medium-bodied, then develops a nice dry but not overpowering spiciness (pepper and chile) followed by caramel, raisin, vanilla, dark cocoa and a pinch of salt and citrus. Very nice ride! Finish: medium-long, with a tangy sweet stone fruit and nuttiness along with caramel/vanilla/honey and a lingering black licorice note. Value: Not exclusive yet $60 to 80 USD. Borderline too pricy. Final thoughts: An interesting Glenfiddich for sure, as it greats you rather predictable nose but then takes you on a ride. The influence of port wine pipes are evident here, and really give this a uniqueness among Fiddich's. While a tad pricey for an NAS this one is certainly worth it and offers a few surprises with your Speyside. Score: 4/5 (Recommend buying a bottle) Malt Musing: "I don't drink alcohol, I drink distilled spirits. Therefore I'm not an alcoholic, I'm spiritual."