Glenfiddich Malt Masters Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

The Glenfiddich Malt Masters' Edition was created to honour the 6th Malt Master in Glenfiddich's history - Brian Kinsman. Not only to honour the man but also to celebrate the exceptional skills and pioneering techniques that Brian has acquired over his tenure as the Malt Master at the world's most awarded distillery.

The company’s first double-matured spirit, this non-age-statemented whisky spent 6 to 8 years in ex-Bourbon barrels, then 4 to 6 years in sherry casks. That’s a long time in sherry, which is why you might not really peg this as a roughly 10-year-old Scotch when you crack it open.

Earth and soaked wood aromas blend with deep vanilla. Flavours are sharp with spice and round with plum. A hint of toasted almonds gives way to a silky smooth finish. A complete original, from our malt master, Brian Kinsman.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Deep ruby red.

Nose: Damp earth and whisky-soaked wood intertwine with deep vanilla and smoky embers.

Taste: Rich with complex flavors layered by double-maturation. Sherbet and zinginess slowly turn to spice. Tempting plum and cherry follow, with hints of toasted almonds and fruit cake.

Finish: Silky and smooth.

"The sherry is big on the nose, with smoldering oak wood underneath. There’s not nearly that much citrus-fueled sherry on the palate, though, with distinct gingerbread character, with a chewy nougat, almost granulated sugar texture to it. Candied cherries give this a fruitcake feeling, along with some caramel and banana notes in the finish. The conclusion calls back to the Bourbon barrel. You get a hint of it as the final notes fade." - Christopher Null, Drinkhacker