Glenfiddich (Cask #4414), 1977 Vintage, 54.1%, $750
Very elegant and refined. Obviously this whisky was aged in a pristine sherry cask. The flavors are very clean and well-defined. Gently sweet and fruity, with golden raisin, candy apple, and red raspberry jam. There’s delicate pineapple, dried cherry, coconut and vanilla too, with a polished oak finish. A very classy Glenfiddich. Not as bold and spicy as last year’s 1976 vintage (which I had a hand in selecting but, ironically, don’t like as much). This new vintage approaches the caliber of the 1973 Vintage release from two years ago which I still think is the best one in recent years.
Advanced Malt Advocate magazine rating: 91
John
Don’t beat yourself up over the. Difference between the 77 and the 76 from last year, it’s all down to personal preference. We tasted both alongside a couple of weeks ago at Binneys in Chicago and the 76 was preferred.
See you in San Fran.
Best
Ian
Ian, I’m beginning to feel better already…
You’re right though. They are different in personality. I could see one gravitating towards the one vintage or the other.
What I would do, though, for a bottle of that 1973 vintage from two years ago. That was wonderful stuff!
Hey John, hope all is well. We also tasted this great whisky at the end of last weeks’ launch in London- seems like 1977 was a great year for whiskies!
Our tasting notes are up at http://www.caskstrength.net
Slainte!,
Neil
A very nice whisky indeed. It’s interesting to see how each vintage varies.