Slainte-Mhath
Glenfiddich 15 Year Solera Reserve
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
September 11, 2021 (edited August 17, 2022)
I was reluctant to revisit Glenfiddich's Solera 15 because I sensed I would be disappointed. Did I change? Did the whisky change? Probably both. Gentle and delicate fruit notes dominate the nose, in particular canned peaches, kiwi and apples. Sourdough, allspice and a hint of sherry emerge. The spicy arrival is quickly spoiled by the thin mouthfeel, where subdued fruitiness, green tea and distant toffee are losing ground. Drying wood spices, walnuts and plums fade in the bittersweet finish. Not quite what it used to be, but that's the malt aficionado speaking.
RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE
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Additional information: This review is for the 'Unique Solera Reserve' expression (2015-2019), released after 'The Solera Vat' and preceding 'Our Solera Fifteen'.
Re-reviewed in 06/2018: At first, I was a bit disappointed and actually considered to knock 1-2 points off, but the quality of both smell and taste improved after some oxidation. I still think that this is the best Glenfiddich expression on the market - by far better than the 18 yo! I do not drink Glenfiddich very often, but this 15 yo Solera is a very reliable choice.
First reviewed in 06/2016 ('The Solera Vat' with a white 15 on the label): I really liked this core range expression, it was instantly better than both the 12- and 18-year-old Glenfiddich. Very beginner friendly and a good value for money. I rated it 3.7 stars (85 points) at the time.