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Even if you’re a whisky novice, the chances are you’ll have heard of Glenfiddich. Founded in 1887, it’s one of Scotland’s oldest family distilleries. With XX it breaks with tradition, pushing the boundaries to make this exciting limited release malt.
Tasting notes
Deep and mellow with toasted almond, cinnamon and a sweet finish
Aroma
Green apple and pear with vanilla oak, caramel and liquorice
What happens when you give 20 of the world’s best whisky experts free rein in Glenfiddich’s Conval Warehouse? You get Project XX – a unique blend of 20 malts, independently selected by 20 of the keenest palates in the business. It was a covert affair – none of the experts were briefed on the project, they were just told to select interesting barrels from the thousands of casks in storage. They tasted a huge range of spirits, matured in a huge range of receptacles, from port pipes to sherry butts to bourbon casks and casks. Then Master Blender Brian Kinsman married the selections together, only releasing the final expression when it met his exacting standards. Warm and fruity, with sweet cinnamon spice, almond and just a touch of liquorice.