Found North Goldfinch Fist Flight 15 Years Old Cask Strength Whisky

Meet Found North Goldfinch “First Flight” — a rare and radiant symphony of age, wood, and altitude. This cask strength release blends whiskies aged 15 to 22 years, then finishes them across Sauternes, Cognac, and new American oak casks to elevate fruit, texture, and oak presence. Bottled at 116.2 proof (58.1% ABV), it doesn’t hide—it sings. The nose opens with golden orchard fruits, honeyed white peaches, baked pear, and dried apricot, edged with mellow oak spice. On the palate, you’ll taste honeyed citrus, orchard stone fruit, creamy vanilla, delicate saffron, sweet oak, and a touch of chewy marzipan. The finish holds long, with red fruits returning, oak drying, and a cinnamon echo that lingers into the evening. With just 8,546 bottles in this outturn, this is a whisky that rewards patience and palate alike.

Nose: Golden fruit—pear, apricot, honey, orchard blossom, gentle oak spice.

Palate: Citrus zest, white peach, creamy vanilla, saffron spice, caramel oak, soft fruit notes.

Finish: Long and echoing—red fruit, cinnamon, soft oak drying, gentle lingering sweetness.

Pair with apricot and almond tart or honey-drizzled ricotta to mirror fruit and nutty tones. Try a slice of citrus curd cake or poached pear. For savory, smoked duck with cherry glaze or foie gras bring out depth and richness. A soft, washed-rind cheese like Époisses or Taleggio offers a luxurious contrast too.