I do the same with the empty glass. Leave it out over night just to smell it the next morning before washing it. Re-live the moment just for a few seconds more.
Finally drinking this myself for the first time. Funny you mentioned the change, Scott... first pour was immediately peat smoke, but it dies down to reveal the rum and finally a lightly smoked caramel. Presents on the palate as bitter charcoal in the finish. Second dram, I added a drop of water, and do find it hard to peat smoke, it really just added an interesting complexity. Either way, I would never peg this as Glenfiddich blind, but I did find the classic green apple citrus note buried in there after it sat in the glass for a while.
Great episode Gents! I bought this bottle for about $40 last week which I thought was a great deal so I snapped it up immediately and was not disappointed. It's very different for Glenfiddich and perfectly applies to their Experimental vibe as it's got some peat in it! It enchanted and never overpowers. Peat and Pear, who would've thought? Soft soft peat, am surprised Bart didn't get it (it hits on opening the bottle) but it may have softened some since it's been opened a while. A delicious single malt, I'll probably bunker another. Hope Glenfiddich keeps trying new things. Cheers Scott and Bart!
Hey Guys: Enjoying a Second Sitting with this Whiskey and as with Scott my coin concentrates a sugar syrup note on the Nose and on the arrival in the Palate. The sweet syrup note remains and a light ashy, morning after, campfire smoke note mixes in. The Finish is now peppery but as that fades a dryness with a hint of smoke mixed with a light sugary sweetness as well. SLÁINTE Mike
Thanks for the shout out fellas, I had the store check with their Lagavulin representative to see if they had more? Nope! Crap! Oh well. I did score the one bottle so I will have to enjoy it to the max and make it last. Thanks for today's video, enjoyed it.
Interesting Whiskey put it on the list, think my taste is closer to Scott as have barley gotten into the Peat. So far HP 12 Oban 14 and Kilkerran 12 are the peatyist ones I have tried. Exelennt segment on the breathalyzer for $17 on Amazon I'm ordering one now. Also thanks for the information about waiting I had read that many years ago and your demonstration proved that small amount you guys had put you both over the top as it is measuring evaporating alcohol fumes. When I get mine going to experiment with swishing and spitting out something cask strength and measuring a few minutes after, also the difference between distilled spirit and beer when waiting the proper time and comparing the results with the charts the DMV gives out with portions, body weight gender and time accounted for. Cheers Guys
Thanks for the tasting, and the blind thoughts . This is in the list for me, I enjoyed their earlier experiments and love peat and rum finishes. Cheers
Damn strong vocals there dude..... Just found this one and indeed I found the peat smoke straight away------not overpowering but UNMISTAKABLE peat smoke there.... The rest of the flavor profile is absolute fruity sweet malty on the palate.... I too added just a few drops of water to a healthy dram and it opened the flavor notes up a bit.....At 43% the fruity sugar sweet smoky flavor profile is prominent and this "experimental" malt does not disappoint......
I thought for sure Scott would have chipmunked that TESTIT! In post editing, 😂. That was long but amazingly Bart still had enough air to talk at the end. I got this bottle last week and now I’m glad I did. For the price it seemed like a no brainer. Haven’t opened it yet but I’m sure it won’t be too long before that’s remedied. Thanks for the #TravelingDummies mention guys.
I'm not usually a GlenFiddich fan. I've been intrigued by the thought of this bottle and have kept my eye out for it. Was really interested in this review since I think Bart and I have similar palates. I sort of got the impression during this that Bart was reaching for good things to say about this bottle. Seemed decent but nothing that really special about it. Hence it has tempered my enthusiasm for finding this bottle a good bit. If I'm wrong about that Bart, please let me know.
Wow. Bart's been taking voice lessons. Scott's not thrilled. Lol. Not enough peat in this for Bartbeg to pick up. This bottle has changed alot since I opened it. Sweeter. Cheers.
Hey Guys: Just picked this up today and like Bart, a Malt note was the first thing I noticed. I also feel that this may be one of a few Peated whiskies that would stand up to warm weather. Here are my impressions. SLÁINTE Mike GLENFIDDICH Experimental Series Fire and Cane 11/10/20 43% ABV NAS First Pour from the bottle. I let the spirit sit in the glass for 1 hour to open. COLOR: Light Amber; nice ring with legs running swiftly. NOSE: Malty sweetness and floral notes as I continue to nose, a light candy sweetness is also there along with the lightest of peat notes PALATE: Sweet candy-like arrival followed by light pepper and hint of floral and peat smoke, Very light mouthfeel which improves as I swirl it around. FINISH: Sugary going down with a light pepper spice with a hint of sugar sweetness; resolving to a light Peat Smoke filling my mouth; as a light pepper remains with hints of sugar as well. With 1 drop of Spring water NOSE: Light sweet candy note PALATE: Light sweet candy note. The mouth feel is a bit watery. Pepper and a “dirty” smoke underpinning. The light candy note stays in there as well. FINISH: Light sugary note going down; resolving to a light pepper with a hint of sugar sweetness With 2 drops of Spring water NOSE: Light Sugary Sweetness a bit of a mint freshness as well. PALATE: A light sweet arrival, but with a light smokiness The mouth feel is medium. As I swirl it around there is an even mix of smokiness and light sugary sweetness, with a bit of pepper thrown in for good measure. FINISH: Drying with a sugary sense and a tingle in my throat and on my tongue. This was fun to taste! There was a very nice complexity and I enjoyed how the pepper spice and light sugar sweet note mingled with the smoky peat notes. Having said that, I would have enjoyed a slightly stronger peat presence and a richer mouthfeel. I am looking forward to future glasses to see how the Peat notes change. This whisky is not for someone who swears by heavily peated malts, but if you are looking for a dram that has Peat smoke mingled in with other notes give this a try. IMO, this is one Peated whisky that could be enjoyed at a summer barbecue.
I think this is a heck of a buy at $50. I wonder if Peat Lovers like Bart will have trouble getting peat out of this one because it's subtle and they enjoy that peat blast. Cheers.
Just opened my bottle, the peat is definitely evident to me, which I like. I was worried I wouldn't pick it up, but it's there both on the nose and palette. Digging it!
Scotch Test Dummies it happens when you have peated whisky on the daily... that’s why I try to give myself breaks so the peat comes back to the palate and surprises ya! I have noticed that in the past with Bart... I know I’m a culprit too, especially with lightly Peated whisky. It took me two bottles of Johnnie Walker Black before I noticed the peat in that, lol...
Bart is so insincere and disingenuous. If he can't smell or taste this smoke he is either drunk, has burn off all his taste buds or simply be hard headed on purpose as to pretend not to recognize the smoke. Boorish and childish behavior.
Or Lion I simply didn’t get the taste of smoke. Shocking but you should be able to tell by shirt and hat selection they you and I may be different. I do wholeheartedly accept the label of childish but if so in this case, naturally and unintended. Bart
Just popped mine last night, definitely not a 90-91 score Bottle. Surprisingly I'm with Bart on this one. I would give it a 87-88. Not that great, tastes like fireball to me. Not worth it at the $60 mark here, abv too low
Bart's tongue has gone "peat numb" from all the Ardbeg. Can't wait to try this. Well done boys.
i think it has.
Just picked this bottle today. I'm really enjoying it. Now...I must admit I bought this based on your review. Not disappointed. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching Sean.
I do the same with the empty glass. Leave it out over night just to smell it the next morning before washing it. Re-live the moment just for a few seconds more.
Yes yes yes
Finally drinking this myself for the first time. Funny you mentioned the change, Scott... first pour was immediately peat smoke, but it dies down to reveal the rum and finally a lightly smoked caramel. Presents on the palate as bitter charcoal in the finish. Second dram, I added a drop of water, and do find it hard to peat smoke, it really just added an interesting complexity. Either way, I would never peg this as Glenfiddich blind, but I did find the classic green apple citrus note buried in there after it sat in the glass for a while.
great notes Dylan!
Great episode Gents! I bought this bottle for about $40 last week which I thought was a great deal so I snapped it up immediately and was not disappointed. It's very different for Glenfiddich and perfectly applies to their Experimental vibe as it's got some peat in it! It enchanted and never overpowers. Peat and Pear, who would've thought? Soft soft peat, am surprised Bart didn't get it (it hits on opening the bottle) but it may have softened some since it's been opened a while. A delicious single malt, I'll probably bunker another. Hope Glenfiddich keeps trying new things. Cheers Scott and Bart!
*enhanced not enchanted, thanks Auto Correct lol**
excellent notes Richie Z!
Richie Z, I’m thinking of bunkering another bottle and I haven’t even opened mine yet! $50 here but still a good deal.
February 26, 2021 - Comparing notes.... two years after release still finding it on the store shelf.
i still see some around here too
It’s good, the smoke note makes it interesting. I added a drop of Glenfiddich 12, and it improved the finish providing oaky notes.
nice, i'll have to try that.
Hey Guys:
Enjoying a Second Sitting with this Whiskey and as with Scott my coin concentrates a sugar syrup note on the Nose and on the arrival in the Palate. The sweet syrup note remains and a light ashy, morning after, campfire smoke note mixes in. The Finish is now peppery but as that fades a dryness with a hint of smoke mixed with a light sugary sweetness as well.
SLÁINTE
Mike
Thanks Gach
@@ScotchTestDummies Had another dram on a stormy night last week. The Rum notes stand up well and blend nicely with the Peat Notes!!
Thanks for the shout out fellas, I had the store check with their Lagavulin representative to see if they had more? Nope! Crap! Oh well. I did score the one bottle so I will have to enjoy it to the max and make it last. Thanks for today's video, enjoyed it.
thank you SDD!
Now that’s officially the looooooongest testeeeeeed I’ve ever heard. Even in a different tone!! Good jooooob!! 🤣🥃!!
don't encourage him Couch. Scott
Interesting Whiskey put it on the list, think my taste is closer to Scott as have barley gotten into the Peat. So far HP 12 Oban 14 and Kilkerran 12 are the peatyist ones I have tried. Exelennt segment on the breathalyzer for $17 on Amazon I'm ordering one now. Also thanks for the information about waiting I had read that many years ago and your demonstration proved that small amount you guys had put you both over the top as it is measuring evaporating alcohol fumes. When I get mine going to experiment with swishing and spitting out something cask strength and measuring a few minutes after, also the difference between distilled spirit and beer when waiting the proper time and comparing the results with the charts the DMV gives out with portions, body weight gender and time accounted for. Cheers Guys
we use these a couple of reviews in a row, so at the beginning of the next review we use them again.
I found it to be appropriately named! Fun stuff boys!
I need to try it again and see if I can get the smoke. bart
Awsome review. Definitely going to pick up a bottle, local liquor store has 22 bottles at $49.95 each.
nice! thanks Lara!
Thanks for the tasting, and the blind thoughts . This is in the list for me, I enjoyed their earlier experiments and love peat and rum finishes. Cheers
the price point on this really surprised me being cheaper than the other experimentals.
@@ScotchTestDummies that moves it to "must buy" for me. Enough going on, with a decent pay to play point! Thanks.
Damn strong vocals there dude..... Just found this one and indeed I found the peat smoke straight away------not overpowering but UNMISTAKABLE peat smoke there.... The rest of the flavor profile is absolute fruity sweet malty on the palate.... I too added just a few drops of water to a healthy dram and it opened the flavor notes up a bit.....At 43% the fruity sugar sweet smoky flavor profile is prominent and this "experimental" malt does not disappoint......
Teeeeeeest ITTTTTTTT
Great review, I really want to try this one but not in my area yet. Hope it stays in the $50s.
definitely worth a try and should stay in that range.
I thought for sure Scott would have chipmunked that TESTIT! In post editing, 😂. That was long but amazingly Bart still had enough air to talk at the end. I got this bottle last week and now I’m glad I did. For the price it seemed like a no brainer. Haven’t opened it yet but I’m sure it won’t be too long before that’s remedied. Thanks for the #TravelingDummies mention guys.
i think its a great bottle for the price! I thought about chipmunking him but that was an epic Test It...couldn't mess with it!
I'm not usually a GlenFiddich fan. I've been intrigued by the thought of this bottle and have kept my eye out for it. Was really interested in this review since I think Bart and I have similar palates. I sort of got the impression during this that Bart was reaching for good things to say about this bottle. Seemed decent but nothing that really special about it. Hence it has tempered my enthusiasm for finding this bottle a good bit. If I'm wrong about that Bart, please let me know.
watch Bart when he first tastes it! his palate is just peat desensitized!
I get the desensitized part. I have to take a break from Islay and Talisker now and then to refresh my palate
Wow. Bart's been taking voice lessons. Scott's not thrilled. Lol. Not enough peat in this for Bartbeg to pick up. This bottle has changed alot since I opened it. Sweeter. Cheers.
Thanks Jason!
Hey Guys:
Just picked this up today and like Bart, a Malt note was the first thing I noticed. I also feel that this may be one of a few Peated whiskies that would stand up to warm weather. Here are my impressions.
SLÁINTE
Mike
GLENFIDDICH Experimental Series
Fire and Cane
11/10/20
43% ABV NAS
First Pour from the bottle. I let the spirit sit in the glass for 1 hour to open.
COLOR: Light Amber; nice ring with legs running swiftly.
NOSE: Malty sweetness and floral notes as I continue to nose, a light candy sweetness is also there along with the lightest of peat notes
PALATE: Sweet candy-like arrival followed by light pepper and hint of floral and peat smoke, Very light mouthfeel which improves as I swirl it around.
FINISH: Sugary going down with a light pepper spice with a hint of sugar sweetness; resolving to a light Peat Smoke filling my mouth; as a light pepper remains with hints of sugar as well.
With 1 drop of Spring water
NOSE: Light sweet candy note
PALATE: Light sweet candy note. The mouth feel is a bit watery. Pepper and a “dirty” smoke underpinning. The light candy note stays in there as well.
FINISH: Light sugary note going down; resolving to a light pepper with a hint of sugar sweetness
With 2 drops of Spring water
NOSE: Light Sugary Sweetness a bit of a mint freshness as well.
PALATE: A light sweet arrival, but with a light smokiness The mouth feel is medium. As I swirl it around there is an even mix of smokiness and light sugary sweetness, with a bit of pepper thrown in for good measure.
FINISH: Drying with a sugary sense and a tingle in my throat and on my tongue.
This was fun to taste! There was a very nice complexity and I enjoyed how the pepper spice and light sugar sweet note mingled with the smoky peat notes. Having said that, I would have enjoyed a slightly stronger peat presence and a richer mouthfeel. I am looking forward to future glasses to see how the Peat notes change.
This whisky is not for someone who swears by heavily peated malts, but if you are looking for a dram that has Peat smoke mingled in with other notes give this a try. IMO, this is one Peated whisky that could be enjoyed at a summer barbecue.
I think this is a heck of a buy at $50. I wonder if Peat Lovers like Bart will have trouble getting peat out of this one because it's subtle and they enjoy that peat blast. Cheers.
i think that's what happened with Bart, his palate has become peat desensitized.
It is an interesting problem. Bart
Wow Bart! Even Scott was speechless on that intro.
yes i was.
Nice one guys. Yet another favorable review of the Fire & Cane. I’m def gonna have to get one now
thanks Jay!
That was some impressive blindtasting - and some surprisingly high scores🙂
surprising whisky and a surprising price!
I've been hearing a lot of mixed reviews on this one, still waiting to be able to get hold of it in the UK though!
definitely worth a try Vin!
I’ve Been thinking about picking this one up. Thanks for the review!
Thanks Robert! Premetheus review coming Wednesday!
Great timing, just got this for myself for my bday!
great minds think alike.
Just opened my bottle, the peat is definitely evident to me, which I like. I was worried I wouldn't pick it up, but it's there both on the nose and palette. Digging it!
Dissapointed he couldn’t detect peat... I’ve been looking forward to trying Peated Glenfiddich.
its there Dylan, Bart's palate just can't detect lower levels of peat.
Scotch Test Dummies it happens when you have peated whisky on the daily... that’s why I try to give myself breaks so the peat comes back to the palate and surprises ya! I have noticed that in the past with Bart... I know I’m a culprit too, especially with lightly Peated whisky. It took me two bottles of Johnnie Walker Black before I noticed the peat in that, lol...
Alright , I might just leave and go on over to scotch 4 dummies
Nah, you guys are great and are they stealing your ideas?
Keep up the great work.
We like those guys, but we were here first! 😉
"1st of all, let me touch the end...I'ma touch back there again." LoL
Bart likes to touch the end...
so I know that this video is not on Ardbeg but I found a bottle of Ardbeg Dark Cove for 139. is it worth it?
yes!
I beg to differ. It's a good dram but it's too much. All the annual expressions are overpriced. See if you can try before you buy Travis.
This is one I have been looking to purchase. Thank you for teeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssstting it! Cheers, -J.O.
thanks Party Source!
Haha that "test iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!" Was the best! 😂😂😂 and I think you should raffle a couple of those breathalyzers at the Anniversary bash lol
So, I had this w Miss Tracie when she was in Tampa and I liked it. Nice sweetness and a bit of smoke. Had a short finish for me.
nice, hopefully we get to meet Miss Tracie some day!
Gent Represent! :) greetings from Belgium!
Boom! I like that. bart
I can't wait until I can find this juice here...
find it you shall quig!
Looked like Bart was about to pass out
he's usually full of hot air too...
Lmao 😂 Good thin Scotty knows CPR. Bart was a yodeller in his past life.
You should use those during lives lol.
thanks Rob, they will come in handy!
My little girl said ‘wow! How long can he do that?’ 😂
stranger danger!
Bart drives an ice cream truck in the Summer.
@@ScotchTestDummies that explains more than this alone
Hmmm... 605 just showed up today :D
Bam
hahaha..."we are going to lose some viewers style" :) Nice review guys!
i think we did lose some!
Scotch Test Dummies You can afford to lose some:)
Awesome review ! Gotta BUUUUUUUUY it !..LMAo
thanks Chris!
Testeeeeeeeeeeeed💥BOOM💥✔️👌🏼
thanks mosesumike!
This stuff is good but has zero smoke smell or taste to it. All cane. No fire.
Roger that
If you all weren't the dummies, I'd call a video splice on that test iiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.
a speed up almost happened in editing.
Scott was a little stunned seeing it live.
You probably shouldn't drive if you even feel the need to use the test.
excellent point!
Bart is so insincere and disingenuous. If he can't smell or taste this smoke he is either drunk, has burn off all his taste buds or simply be hard headed on purpose as to pretend not to recognize the smoke. Boorish and childish behavior.
Or Lion I simply didn’t get the taste of smoke. Shocking but you should be able to tell by shirt and hat selection they you and I may be different. I do wholeheartedly accept the label of childish but if so in this case, naturally and unintended. Bart
@@ScotchTestDummies At Bart, Okay. I accept that. Keep having fun and drinking Scotch!
TEST Ittttttttttttttttttttt!
Just popped mine last night, definitely not a 90-91 score Bottle. Surprisingly I'm with Bart on this one. I would give it a 87-88. Not that great, tastes like fireball to me. Not worth it at the $60 mark here, abv too low
Claire...come on over for some board games brother...we be friends again.
@@ScotchTestDummies have you played Machi Koro? Great game
I picked up the target editions but our family didn't get into that one so much.
TESTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING
exactly vettefatty!