Tastes like autumn actually. Fruit forward, pear, melon, pepper, slight sour/bitter notes, apple, mal, oatmeal. This malt is proof that remarkable feats can be achieved when great people get together. Decent body on it and better than the regular 12yr offering.
Recently Beth Havers, the Canadian Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich, gave Toronto Whisky Society members a chance to try two new Glenfiddich releases (Glenfiddich IPA Experiment & Project XX). A little malty with something mildly floral as well. If your delivery address is out with the UK / EU you will only be charged the ex-VAT hammer price at checkout (for example £29.17 €32.33 $37.83 on this lot at the current bid level) plus 10% buyer commission on the ex-VAT amount.
Complimented with Aromatic hops and fresh herbs. In the first experiment of its kind, Malt Master Brian Kinsman collaborated with Seb Jones, an entrepreneurial Speyside brewer, to create a new craft IPA and pioneer the way for a new kind of single malt Scotch whisky. The higher ABV worked well, lower proof and some of the flavors would have been muted. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. In our first groundbreaking experiment, Malt Master Brian Kinsman has proven that traditional whisky casks can be seasoned in an untraditional way. )This content is intended only for those over the legal drinking age in their country. Currently, I am quite curious to learn more about part three of the Experimental Series. Overall, these are two surprising releases from Glenfiddich, with good value at the LCBO.
( Log Out / the finish is where you can taste the IPA with some hops and bitterness. Butter, apple, cinnamon and raisin worked well together. I'd like to thank Glenfiddich for giving the Toronto Whisky Society a bottle of Glenfiddich IPA to review. I don't like beer. Bring on Project XXX! £45.00. Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Glenfiddich IPA Experiment & Project XX – Group Review, Follow Toronto Whisky Society on WordPress.com. Project XX is the second bottling in the Experimental Series, and is a blend of 20 casks selected by 20 brand ambassadors (17 bourbon barrels, 2 sherry butts and 1 port pipe).
Love it! Vibrant with a zesty citrus note followed by creamy vanilla and a hint of fresh hops. Overall Notes: Nose: Apple, digestive biscuit, honey, melon, malt, floral hints Really enjoyed this one too, nose was odd but the palate saved it, and just slightly better than the IPA. It was interesting to see based on personal preference which of the two releases Toronto Whisky Society members preferred. By entering this site you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy & Cookies Notice. You must have cookies enabled to use this website. Vanilla custard, butter, apricot, cinnamon, oak, strong bourbon cask notes, red fruit, creamy. I know that sounds like I'm starting negatively, however give me a second. ( Log Out / Complemented with aromatic hops and fresh herbs. Vibrant with a zesty citrus note followed by creamy vanilla and a hint of fresh hops. I liked ’em both a lot and I’m happy to read that you guys enjoyed sipping ’em, too. Apple, ginger, pepper, mineral, malt, honey. oak, some weird funkiness, slight chocolatey note again, dried fruit, some earthiness, black cherries, creamy mouthfeel. apple, chocolate, maybe a slight hoppy note, I can smell the beer-y notes but they’re pretty indistinct. Toffee, honey, apple, dried fruits – raisins and apricots, orange peel, cinnamon. It should be revealed any day from now, shouldn’t it?
Tons of fruit, honey, caramel. Medium. Medium. Hoping to see more unique finishes and maturations as the Experimental Series continues. The Experimental Series is off to a strong start with two unique offerings. Malt, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla custard, apple, light tropical, red fruits. For further information on deleting or controlling cookies, please visit www.aboutcookies.org. Wish there was more port cask whisky in the blend, as I am a massive fan of port matured and finished whisky. Creamy, medium, vanilla, apple, raisin, oak, nutty, milk chocolate,cinnamon. Creamy mouthfeel. Apples, pears, honey, bitter citrus, sour grapes, pepper. (NAS, IPA Cask Finish, 43%, $89.95 at the LCBO). Working in collaboration with brewer Seb Jones, three new beers were created in total, ranging in strength.
Fun fact – Beth was the ambassador who selected the port pipe, and as someone who loves port pipe whisky, kudos to her for her pick!
Loads of sherry, hot, black pepper, something musky. A nice dram with a lot of traditional speyside notes. I confirm that I have read and agree to the below statement. It’s full of vibrant fruity character with that signature Glenfiddich note of marmalade and a long, satisfying finish. 2: the more traditional IPA craft beer, picked for it’s ability to imbue our oak casks with extra hoppy flavours. I don't like beer. Enduring sweetness with an echo of green hops. Very fruity. Please share responsibly and do not forward this content on to anyone who is under the legal drinking age in their country of residence. Better than the IPA, partially owing to the higher ABV and associated body improvement, but also the nice tobacco port note and red fruit complement it well. Always nice to see distilleries using unique casks for maturations or finishes. This expression is imbued with unique zesty citrus notes of ripe green apple, William’s pear and spring blossom. So I like… The winner was beer no. It was very fruity but the sour/bitter elements throughout didn’t mesh very well in my opinion and took away from the experience. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Only continue if you can provide a UK delivery address. The presentation alone is worthy of a mention, with an attractive case and bottle.
Melon, apple, pepper, red apple skin, pepper, metallic.
Huge thank you to Beth for giving us a chance to try these two whiskies which were recently released at the LCBO. Many years ago, our Malt Master, David Stewart, realised that the traditional whisky making method could be pushed further and pioneered the process we now know as finishing. The whisky itself is a glorious golden colour, with a complex aroma and superb flavour. Spices, cumin, citrus, bready. Medium. The experiment resulted in the first single malt whisky ever finished in craft IPA casks.
Collaborating with a local Speyside craft brewer, Brian created a bold and zesty IPA craft beer to imbue our rich oak casks with extra hoppy notes. Complemented by the subtle tang of fresh hops followed by a long lasting sweetness. Search. Honey, strong fruit, peaches, citrus, vanilla, apple, raisin. Dry sherry notes, some tobacco smoke. Brewed in bespoke craft IPA barrels, this single malt expression is imbued with unique zesty citrus notes of ripe green apple, William’s pear and spring blossom. This is worth a buy to me as there are layers and it is very well done and a decent novelty that provides an interesting story. Fresh lemon, simple syrup, apple, butter and honey, Rich malt, toffee, swedish berries, old wood, Grapefruit, honeycomb, butter, apple blossom, Raisin, anise, ginger tea, apple butter, peanut, Clarified butter, cashew, cinnamon, apple cake. Add to Basket. Enduring sweetness with an echo of green hops. Better and more complexe than IPA in my opinion. While we were given this bottle, please note that these reviews are my own, we keep 100% editorial power over them. Fruity (but richer from the wine influence) and malty with a bit of oak and spice in the background. The Glenfiddich IPA Experiment, at ABV 43%, 70cl, will be available in most grocers and specialist whisky stores at £45.00 from 6th September and the Glenfiddich Project XX at ABV 47%, 70cl, will be available from specialist whisky stores nationwide from September at £50.00. Glenfiddich 22 Year Old Rare Collection Cask No. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In the first experiment of its kind, Malt Master Brian Kinsman collaborated with Seb Jones, an entrepreneurial Speyside brewer, to create a new craft IPA and pioneer the way for a new kind of single malt Scotch whisky. I wasn’t a fan of this one. Sorry for any inconvenience.
This malt is proof that remarkable feats can be achieved when great people get together. Medium, pepper, cinnamon, apple skin, oak. Please share mindfully. Glenfiddich Experimental Series – IPA Cask Finish (NAS, IPA Cask Finish, 43%, $89.95 at the LCBO) IPA Cask Finish uses the uncommon and unusual finish of an IPA cask on the whisky. Registered Office: The Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH info@glenfiddich.com VAT No: 554690029 William Grant & Sons Ltd is a member of the Scotch Whisky Association (S.W.A.)
Apple, melon, vanilla, fruity, bitter ale notes on back end. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Loving that experiment! My internal monologue mocked it at first, though—why would the best selling single malt scotch in the world jump on a trend like IPA barrel finishing? ( Log Out / The orange and apple are more pronounced in the taste up front, leading into a big helping of custard and caramel sauce with a shot of spice. Some spices, cinnamon especially. Below are the aggregated thoughts, notes and review scores, along with the individual scores and reviews of the members who reviewed the whiskies. To taste, the apples start off sweet, but interestingly develop into a sour apple note a little later. Smooth, fruity, very deep and full flavored. ©2017 William Grant & Sons Ltd Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies Notice Registered in Scotland.