ABV 43%
As much as I like American oak, it was too dominant on the palate for me.
Chris Goodrum
Glenfiddich
Brand
Experimental Series No. 01, IPA Experiment
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2016
Year of Bottling
43%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Bubblegum, white fruit along with peach, apricot and pineapple followed by what appears to be voluptuously sweet first-fill American oak and barley. Citrus adds balance.
Palate: A huge mouthful of rich, creamy, milky, buttery oak. I think I can taste a touch of barley and citrus.
Finish: Finally the citrus breaks free of the oak.
Comment: As much as I like American oak, it was too dominant on the palate for me.
Score: 8.2
Taster
Nose: Young tobacco at first (newly rolled cigars, before long ageing) with a touch of oak dust and some young leather about it. Nubuck comes through, as does newly spun wool.
Palate: Light coffee notes are the first things to hit, which are followed by Bourbon notes of vanilla and tannin. This develops into a distinctly earthy n
Finish: Ends with a grape-ish finish, almost like a young Armagnac.
Comment: A curious dram, which is full of flavour but not quite balanced enough.
Score: 7.9
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