Glenfiddich 1978 (2015) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Glenfiddich 1978 (2015)

Added on Sunday, Jun 7, 2020 at 11:55 PM

Bottler:

Age:	37 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	1978	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	54.10 %	Region:	Speyside
Price:	N/A	Availability:	Collectors Only

Cask 28121 150 Bottles Around $3500 on release.

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

I'm a big fan of Glenfiddich in general. While I've had some ridiculously outstanding kick-in-the-crotch casks, it's the core range that I often return to when I need a down-the-middle, dependable malt. This one was fun to try and tasty, but given the fanfare that surrounded its release, I expected more pizazz. Maybe figure that bias into this review.

Mild nose of hard candies, cotton candy, mixed Planters nuts, kind of a solid and traditional malt nose. Palate is nutty and oaky, moderately peppery, not sure I get a lot else, although it's certainly fine to drink and wouldn't complain if asked to do so at length. Very long finish, oaky fade.

Overall I wish this were sweeter. It's nice, but overoaked for me. A down-the-middle, tannic and contemplative malt.

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