New Oak Cask Influenced Single Malt Scotch Whisky offers a distinctive and bold flavor profile, a result of maturing the spirit in freshly crafted oak casks. This method imparts deeper wood influences compared to traditional reused casks, infusing the whisky with intense notes of vanilla, spices, and a rich, robust oakiness. The interaction between the new oak and the malted barley brings forth a complexity and character that's both unique and compelling. These whiskies typically exhibit a greater intensity and a more pronounced depth of flavor, appealing to those who appreciate a bolder, more assertive Scotch whisky.
With an ABV of 40%, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old embodies Glenfiddich's enduring tradition of innovation. This exceptional whisky undergoes a unique aging process, maturing in European oak sherry casks and new oak casks for a minimum of fifteen years. It is then subjected to the Solera Vat, a sizeable oak tun inspired by the storied bodegas of Spain and Portugal.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: An intriguingly complex aroma. Sweet heather honey and vanilla fudge combined with rich dark fruits.Palate: Silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger. Full-bodied and bursting with flavour.Finish: Satisfyingly rich with lingering sweetness.
The Loch Lomond 14-year-old Single Malt is created by using spirits distilled in their distinctive Straight Neck stills. These spirits undergo a meticulous aging process in a combination of three different American Oak casks. To impart a unique spiced character, the whisky is then finished in French Limousin oak casks.
As one delves into this exceptional single malt, they will discover a symphony of flavors, including notes of spiced apples and creamy vanilla fudge. The experience culminates with a gentle wisp of smoke on the finish. The whisky is thoughtfully bottled at a robust 46% ABV, and it remains unaltered by chill-filtration to preserve its natural character.
Tasting Note by Loch Lomond:Nose: Coconut, green apple and pear, cinnamon and clove spice, lemon.Palate: Sweet toffee and vanilla fudge, grapefruit, citrus, pineapple, toasted oak.Finish: Long with gentle smoke and warming oak spice of clove and aniseed.
