Product Description:
Innovation, balance and layered maturation define Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This distinctive expression is shaped by a trio of cask types — European oak sherry, American oak bourbon, and new oak — before being unified through the distillery’s pioneering Solera process at Glenfiddich. The Solera vat is never emptied, allowing successive batches to mingle with older whisky, gradually building depth, continuity, and textural richness. This method lends the whisky a sense of cohesion that feels both deliberate and quietly complex.
In the glass, the whisky presents with warmth and structure, where sweetness and spice move in measured harmony. The palate reveals a rounded and generous profile without sacrificing clarity, offering maturity that feels guided rather than heavy. Oak influence is confidently integrated, supporting the distillery’s hallmark orchard fruit character while introducing subtle nuttiness and spice. There is an assured elegance to the composition, making it appealing to both seasoned drinkers and those exploring more layered single malts. Glenfiddich 15 Year Old stands as a thoughtful example of progressive whisky making — expressive, balanced, and enduringly reliable.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Aromatic and layered
Aromas of heather honey, golden raisin and baked pear intertwine with vanilla, warm spice and a touch of candied orange.
PALATE
– Silky and complex
Flavours of honeyed malt, toffee and dark fruit unfold into baking spices, roasted nuts and hints of vanilla cream, carried by a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.
FINISH
– Warm and persistent
A long finish marked by gentle oak spice, lingering sweetness and a refined dryness that brings balance to the richer notes.
Reviews & Accolades
“Impressively structured with honey, spice and dried fruit in harmonious balance. The Solera process contributes notable depth and texture.” — Whisky Advocate
“Smooth, rich and cleverly constructed, showing confident oak alongside layered fruit and spice. A benchmark for innovative maturation.” — Dave Broom, whisky author and critic
Finer Details:
Style – Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery – Glenfiddich
Country – Scotland
Region – Speyside
Age Statement – 15 Years Old
Cask Maturation – European Oak Sherry, American Oak Bourbon and New Oak; married in a Solera Vat
Bottle Size – 700ml
ABV – 40%