Description
The Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Finish is a 19-year-old single malt scotch inspired by the history of American bourbon casks being transported down the great American rivers. It is the second release in Glenfiddich's Age of Discovery collection and the first expression from the distillery to be exclusively matured in American bourbon casks. The color is described as autumn barley fields and the nose has warm toffee and citrus notes with a hint of smoky oak. On the palate, there are layers of light tannin, vanilla, leather, and tobacco, with a sweet and spicy finish. The alcohol content is 40% and it comes in a 700ml bottle.
Crunchy toffee with spicy hints of cardamom.
The great American rivers once transported fine oak casks filled with American bourbon towards New Orleans. Bourbon casks could only be used once, their aromas and flavors released quickly, without being exhausted by long maturation. Excellent for ageing single malt scotch.
Thesecond release in Glenfiddich's age of discovery collection and a first for the distillery, bourbon cask reserve is inspired by that history. It is Glenfiddich's only expression exclusively matured in American bourbon casks, for 19 years. Creating a refined balance of spicy sweetness and rich dried fruit flavours
Colour: Autumn barley fields.
Nose: Warm, crunchy toffee and deep citrus notes. Marmalade on toast with fine orange liqueur balanced by dry, almost smoky oak tannin.
Taste: Intriguing layers of light tannin, underpinned by rich notes of vanilla pod, fine leather and Havana tobacco. Develops into a sweet, velvety mouth-feel with spicy hints of cardamom and nutmeg.
Finish: Warm, delightful long finish.
Alc: 40%
Bottle Size: 700ml
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