Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt vs North Star Obscurities Curiosities Lindores Abbey 6 Year Old 60% Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £59.99 | £59.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Glenfiddich | — |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
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Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt
Exemplifying Glenfiddich's family’s tradition of innovation, the 15 Year Old expression is created using a technique pioneered by their Malt Master and its warm, spicy flavours are transformed with the alchemy of the Solera Vat. Aged in European oak sherry casks and new oak casks, the whisky is mellowed in a unique Solera Vat, a large oak tun inspired by the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal. Never emptied, and kept half full of whiskies since 1998, a Solera Vat is the culmination of curious minds and the pioneering spirit of the family. It’s also the secret behind this whisky becoming the first 15 year old expression to enter the top ten best selling single malts.
North Star Obscurities Curiosities Lindores Abbey 6 Year Old 60% Single Malt Scotch Whisky
North Star Obscurities & Curiosities Lindores Abbey 6 Year Old is a punchy, character‑driven single malt that shows just how much personality a young whisky can have when bottled at full strength. Distilled at the revived Lindores Abbey distillery and matured for six years before being selected by North Star, it comes alive at 60%, carrying a mix of bright orchard fruit, creamy sweetness and lively spice that feels both youthful and surprisingly composed. It opens with a burst of baked apples, pear drops and vanilla fudge, wrapped in a gentle malty warmth. There’s a clean, almost herbal freshness underneath, the kind of note that hints at new‑make vibrancy but in a way that adds energy rather than roughness. As it settles, richer tones appear: honeycomb, toasted barley, a touch of lemon oil and a soft biscuity depth from the cask. On the palate the high strength makes itself known immediately, but once the heat eases it reveals layers of sweet malt, stewed apples, creamy toffee and a lively peppery kick. There’s a pleasant waxy texture that gives the whisky weight, along with flashes of citrus and spice that keep it bright and engaging. A little water opens it up further, bringing out softer vanilla, pastry notes and a rounded fruitiness. The finish is warm and persistent, with lingering malt sweetness, gentle oak spice and a final lift of citrus. It’s a bold, youthful, flavour‑forward dram that shows off Lindores Abbey’s spirit in a vivid, unfiltered way, exactly the kind of bottling North Star’s Obscurities & Curiosities series is known for.
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