Product Description:
Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 Year Old is a luxurious single malt Scotch whisky that embodies a unique fusion of Scottish heritage and Caribbean flair. After patiently maturing for 21 years in oak casks at the Glenfiddich distillery, developing rich and ripe Speyside character, this expression undergoes a distinctive finishing period. It rests for up to four months in hand-selected Caribbean rum casks, which previously held Gran Reserva rum. This process awakens the whisky, adding complex, vibrant, and exotic layers to the traditional Glenfiddich profile.
Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Intense and sweet with prominent vanilla, floral notes, hints of tropical fruits like banana and fig, rich toffee, and underlying tones of new leather and oak.
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Palate: Starts soft and smooth, then becomes brisk and vibrant. Expect notes of peppery spice, oak, zesty lime, warm ginger, and a distinctive spicy toffee sweetness derived from the rum casks. There might be subtle hints of smoke and fruitcake.
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Finish: Very long, warming, and complex, leaving a dry and spicy character with lingering notes of ginger, exotic fruit, and sweet toffee.