Glenfiddich 12 single malt whisky is part of the distillery's flagship collection. It is an award-winning Speyside whisky and an excellent choice for seasoned sippers or those who are new to whisky. It has lots of light and fruity flavours thanks to a high cut point. Aged for 12 years in American and European oak casks, it's also the world's most awarded single malt!
Grain. Slightly floral, mineralic. Spirity, orchard fruit, malty, honey. Citrus develops.
Light, floral, spices. Very smooth.
Sweet, touch of oak and general fruit, oily.
Stereotypical Speyside. Consistent - a good benchmark.
Glenfiddich 12 was the first malt I ever tried, back in the 1970s. It was recommended to me after I said, "I don't like Scotch" (having tried only bad blends until then). Of course, it did the trick and I became a confirmed whisky drinker. After 25 years or so of rampant rambling through various malts, blends, and Irish whiskies, I was diagnosed with a medical condition that required a complete stoppage of imbibing. Poor me! Nevertheless, I still need to have a malt around for friends and family, and with the holiday season upon us I chose the GF12 for this year. It will appeal to the widest range of malt drinkers and best of all, it was on sale for only USD 35. I may just cheat a little and try a teaspoon. Perhaps one of these days I'll be able to indulge again, for real. Happy Holidays to all!
I came to Scotland on vacation and had the time of my life. After looking at many different whiskeys I decided on Glenfiddich to take home as a keepsake for a very special occaison. It made it all the way back in my suitcase. I had a what I thought was a good friend stay with me for a few months to start a career in a new town so she could save up enough to move her and her husband here to Savannah Georgia. To make a long story a little shorter. I found one evening my special bottle of whiskey not only was open but was half gone. I needless to say was furious and heartbroken. So much so I told her to take the rest of it because all I would do is get madder every time I would have to look at it. Its a classic case of no good deed goes unpunished. So my treasure from a magical vacation is gone and I dont have a clue what it tasted like.
About a year ago, I gave this an '8' based on memory... I remembered it as having an interesting hint of pear, and a definite taste of Scotland. Since then I had occasion to taste and found it unpalatable, mineral and metallic and with very little flavour beyond that. The whisky must have stayed the same, so I guess I changed. Sorry Glenfiddich.
good to taste
I generally prefer richer and more complex whiskies but Glenfiddich 12 is great for a lighter Scotch. For the price it is extremely difficult to knock.
