The mouthfeel and the nose are divine…quite incredible really. I could spend a whole evening inhaling the Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve. The cinnamon on the palate along with the slight bitterness from coffee and cocoa can be too much at times, but overall it is a fantastic whisky. Bourbon lovers, even rye drinkers, will appreciate this. The new deep charred American oak barrel finish provides more flavor than if the whisky was solely aged in ex-bourbon barrels.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.
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