Glenfiddich 15 year old Solera Reserve Whisky

Glenfiddich is one of my favourite distilleries, and today I write about the Glenfiddich 15 year old Solera Reserve single malt Scotch whisky. I love the sweet fruity releases that consistently come from this Speyside gem.

My bottle of Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 yo whisky did not last long, and I had to replace it less than a year from opening it. It was just that good! The Glenfiddich 12 yo whisky is the perfect dram for whisky newbies and the Rich Oak whisky release pairs well with cheese.

I have written nearly ten blog posts that feature Glenfiddich in some way or another. More than the blog posts I have done about Balvenie. It is a distillery I love. I received this Glenfiddich 15 year old whisky as a gift and did not wait too long before opening up this bottle.

Glenfiddich matures the 15 year old Solera Reserve whisky in American bourbon, Portuguese sherry and virgin oak casks. The whisky is then mellowed in a handcrafted Oregon Pine Solera vat (that is always kept half full) before being married in Portuguese oak tuns. This is roughly based on the Spanish sherry solera vat method.

Being part of the William Grant stable, naturally the great Malt Master, David Stewart was behind this. It is not the most affordable bottle in the collection and comes in at around R 900. However, it is worth it!

Also Read: The Macallan 12 yo whisky

Glenfiddich 15 year old Solera Reserve Whisky Review

REGION: Speyside

ABV: 43%

COLOUR: Golden red

NOSE: Complex and creamy with notes of sweet sultanas, honey, stewed apple crumble with cream and caramel. Bit of oak and vanilla combining with hints of sherry and fudge.

PALATE: The complexity from the Glenfiddich 15 year old nose carries over to the palate and do not leave you disappointed. There are notes of honey, oak, cinnamon and nutmeg spice, brandy-soaked fruit cake, hints of nuts perfectly balanced with more fruit and vanilla. Water smooths out this already delicious dram.

FINISH: Long and lingering with hints of malt, honey and cinnamon.

RATING: EXCELLENT

It is an all-round, amazingly delicious release. It is only 3 years older than the 12 year old and about double the price, but it is so worth it. Rich, delicious, sophisticated and easy drinking. I got so many responses on Friday after posting my review; this is probably the Glenfiddich that most people love.

I have also done a side by side comparison between the Glenfiddich and the Macallan 15 yo whisky. See how they differ.

 Also Read: Glenlivet 12 yo whisky