Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43%

Fire and cane — two elements rarely mentioned in the same sentence as Glenfiddich. Fire & Cane is the distillery's take on what happens when classic Speyside meets both smoke and rum.

Expert description

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in peated malt from another of William Grant & Sons' distilleries, ex-bourbon casks and a finish in rum casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky combines a small proportion of peated malt from another William Grant & Sons distillery with Glenfiddich's classic ex-bourbon-matured spirit, which is then finished in casks that previously held rum. The result is the fourth release in the Experimental Series and one of the most unconventional whiskies Glenfiddich has made.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light smoke, burnt sugar and a warm, tropical rum sweetness.

Palate

Sweet and spiced with smoky caramel, tropical fruit and a muted smoky base note.

Finish

Medium, sweet and lightly smoky.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Peated malt from another of William Grant & Sons' distilleries, ex-bourbon casks and a finish in rum casks
Edition: Experimental Series #04 - Fire & Cane
EAN no.: 5010327325712

Flavour profile

Smoky · Sweet · Spiced · Complex

Did you know?

The name Fire & Cane refers directly to the two elements that shape the whisky: the fire from the peated malt and the sugar cane behind the rum casks.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky

Is Glenfiddich Fire & Cane a peated whisky?

It contains a small proportion of peated malt from another William Grant & Sons distillery, giving it a light smoky edge without being a classic peated Islay style.

What do the rum casks add to the flavour?

A tropical sweetness and notes of burnt sugar, balancing the light smoke from the peated malt.

Does Fire & Cane suit someone who loves peated whisky?

It can appeal to people who enjoy a touch of smoke, but it is noticeably softer and sweeter than a classic peated Islay whisky.

Where does Fire & Cane sit in Glenfiddich's Experimental Series?

It is the fourth release in the series, which explores new combinations of cask types and malt types at the distillery.

Is Glenfiddich Fire & Cane a good buy?

It offers an unusual combination of smoke and tropical sweetness not found elsewhere in Glenfiddich's range, making it interesting for enthusiasts looking for something new.

How is Fire & Cane best served?

It is best enjoyed neat at room temperature, so both the smoke and the rum sweetness come through clearly.