Glenfiddich Project XX

Oak, vanilla, and cinnamon (on the finish) really come through nicely to balance the dark fruits and Sherry finish. Really well done.

a bit strong to drink straight but I like the flavors

Nose: pear, apple, vanilla, spices, jolly ranchers. Taste: sweetness, cinnamon, a hint of nutmeg, cereal, wood at the end. Experience: The black bottle and unknown casks gives Project XX a mysterious tone. The contents of the bottle do the same. Like the Glenlivet Code you can spend a whole night picking this apart, and you'll want to as it is delicious.

I wanted to take a moment to give this one a quick review. I’ve had this bottle for well over a year now and I was shuffling through unopened bottles a few weeks ago, looking for something that might mix well with Coca Cola. I had finished off the last of my cheap, bourbon mixers and wasn’t about to open an Elijah Craig 18 to make a B&C. Needless to say, this one played well with ice and cola. I ended up trying this neat on several occasions but forgot to write any notes down. I seem to recall the nose being very sweet: vanilla and sherry sweetness, with some slight port wine influence. The palate seemed to be dominated by the oak casks used while still being somewhat sweet and hot. The finish was oaky and medium in length, with some sweetness hanging around for quite awhile afterwards. It played well with the cola and worked well on its own. I don’t think I’d replace it, but I’d recommend it over the younger, standard Glenfiddich stuff I’ve had in the past. 3.5 stars. Cheers.