Glenfiddich 15 Distillery Edition 51%

[bcrossan]

Anyone tasted this yet? I am curious to hear some thoughts. The standard 15 is a nice one and I imagine at a higher ABV it is even better.

[Shrek]

Excellent, by far the best of their range IMHO and if you like the standard 15 this one is (to me) the same whisky with more depth and body than their 'solera' expression. Head and shoulders above their GF12.

Testament to the argument that many more whiskies should be bottled at a higher strength than 40% ie 46%+. Also demontrates why GF is such an under-rated distillery.

[Ganga]

Shrek's description is my experience with the Duty Free 15 51%. Back in the 90s there was also a 15 51% US release. That bottle is quite a bit different. More malt, less spices.

[Reggaeblues]

The Solera's a star, no doubt!

It gets my "More-ish whisky of the year" award.

Would love to try the 51% though...

[shulaw05]

Excellent, by far the best of their range IMHO and if you like the standard 15 this one is (to me) the same whisky with more depth and body than their 'solera' expression. Head and shoulders above their GF12.

Testament to the argument that many more whiskies should be bottled at a higher strength than 40% ie 46%+. Also demontrates why GF is such an under-rated distillery.

agreed - i like the solera reserve, but the distillery edition is just a 'thicker/fuller' whisky, really good bottle for under $50

[Gov]

Just purchased a bottle of this 102 proof whisky. I love all the Glenfiddich's that I have tried and I have no doubt this one will deliver quite nicely.

[anationonfire]

I will have to keep an eye out for this one.

[lockejn]

Finally coming to NH for $59.99. Seems a bit pricey, but I'll probably pick up a bottle anyways.

[Jonbob]

If anyone knows where to get this in Australia, I'd love to know

[pkt77242]

Finally coming to NH for $59.99. Seems a bit pricey, but I'll probably pick up a bottle anyways.

That does seem a bit pricey, I believe I got my bottle for about $50 out here. A nice whisky at that price but by no means amazing.

[ResIpsa539]

Is the one sold in the U.S. a 15 yo? I have purchased a few of these from the UK and they clearly say 15 yo on the bottle/tube, but the ones I have seen in the US don't expressly state an age. Any one know about this?

[pkt77242]

Is the one sold in the U.S. a 15 yo? I have purchased a few of these from the UK and they clearly say 15 yo on the bottle/tube, but the ones I have seen in the US don't expressly state an age. Any one know about this?

It does say 15yo in small print on the label. It states, it has been aged in American oak and European Oak for 15 years.

[ResIpsa539]

Interesting. I wonder why the labeling in the UK is far more conspicuous. Either way, a great expression.