Glenfiddich Solera 15 Years
Fifteen years in three types of casks, then brought together in a solera vat that never runs empty. Honey, marzipan and sherry, with spices from the wood: warmer and fuller than the 12 Years.
Three casks, one solera
What makes Solera 15 different from the 12 Years is what happens after aging. The whisky is first aged in three types of casks: Spanish oak that previously held sherry, American oak that previously held bourbon, and new American oak casks. Then everything is brought together in the solera vat, a large wooden vessel that is never drawn down beyond half-empty.
Because new whisky is continually added to the half that remains, every bottle contains a little from all the previous batches. The idea comes from sherry-making and produces a whisky that tastes remarkably consistent from year to year. The sherry brings warmth, while the new oak adds spice and tannin; together, they make it rounder and fuller than the light, pear-like 12 Years, at the same 40%.
At a glance
Honey, marzipan and sherry
Honey & marzipan
Warmer than the 12 Years: honey and marzipan, with a sweet sherry note and ripe fruit throughout.
Full-bodied and spicy
A rounder body, where the fruit is balanced by spices from the new American oak.
Dry and oaky
The tannins from the wood give a slightly drying, medium-length finish that invites a second sip.
Flavor profile of Glenfiddich Solera 15 Years served neat. Compared with the 12 Years, it scores higher on spiciness and body.
How to get the most out of Solera 15
This is a whisky to drink slowly. Neat, it best reveals the layers from the casks; a single drop of water brings out the fruit even more.
Neat, in three steps
Pour 3 cl into a tulip-shaped glass. Nose gently first, take a small sip, and let it roll around your mouth. Then add a few drops of water and taste again: the fruit becomes softer and the spices more pronounced.
Glass: tasting glass →Alongside a piece of chocolate
Pour 4 cl neat into a tumbler and serve with a piece of dark chocolate. The tannins from the wood and the bitterness of the cocoa complement each other, while the sherry fruit becomes sweeter.
Tumblers →In a Manhattan
Briefly stir 50 ml Solera 15, 20 ml sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of bitters over ice, then strain into a chilled coupe. The whisky's sherry notes pair beautifully with the vermouth.
Manhattan recipe →Stirred classics with the Solera 15
A full-bodied, spicy malt is best in cocktails without citrus, where the whisky itself takes center stage.
Manhattan
Whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The sherry from the solera cask gives it depth.
Godfather
Whisky with amaretto over ice. Warm, sweet, and perfect after a meal.
Old Fashioned
Whisky, sugar, and bitters over a large ice cube, with a twist of orange peel.
Boulevardier
Whisky, sweet vermouth, and Campari. The tannins balance the bitterness.The right glass for Glenfiddich Solera 15
A tulip-shaped tasting glass for nosing the layers from the casks, a heavy tumbler for the Godfather and Old Fashioned, and a coupe for the Manhattan.
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