Found North Goldfinch First Flight 15 Year Old Cask Strength

Found North Goldfinch First Flight 15 Year Old Cask Strength is a Canadian Blended Whiskey bottled at 58.1% alcohol by volume (ABV) and 116.2 proof. This release is part of the High Altitude Collection. It represents a blend of 36 barrels, yielding 8,546 bottles from whiskies aged between 15 and 22 years. Non‑chill filtered, with no additives and natural color, it showcases the distillery's dedication to purity and complexity.

What makes it special is its finishing regimen, where two‑thirds of the blend matured in Sauternes casks, while the remainder was split between Cognac casks and new American oak from Kelvin. This combination amplifies orchard fruit, vanilla, and caramel, while the Sauternes influence blossoms into a creamy mouthfeel with bright citrus and white fruits. The blend composition, 91% corn, 8% rye, and 1% malted barley, balances sweetness, fruit, and subtle spice, with rye kept low to prevent overpowering the elegant fruit character.

The profile moves from sticky-sweet red orchard fruit to white fruit, citrus, baking spice, and floral notes, then into creamy vanilla, wood tannin, and a finish of custard, caramelized sugar, and cinnamon. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, it pairs well with rich dishes and appeals to collectors seeking depth and texture.

Color: Golden amber with natural depth.

Aroma: Dense red orchard fruit, citrus, baking spice, floral notes, and vanillin.

Palate: Creamy white fruit, caramel, wood tannin, custard texture, balanced sweetness, and spice.

Finish: Lingering caramelized sugar, oak phenols, and a cinnamon echo with returning red fruit.