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's aroma is simply amazing: fruity, floral, hint of pear (in order of prominence). It really brings you to a sweet orchard. The palate, though good in its own right, is quite disappointing compared to the aroma: sweet, spice, vanilla and oak (in order of occurrence); it just doesn't quite match the aroma. The finish is even more bland: there's nothing to pick out, and it goes away rather quickly. Pros: Great aroma, very smooth, floral and fruity perfect for beginners, good value for money. Cons: Disappointing palate (generic and doesn't match aroma), flat out boring finish. Verdict: This is a good Speyside in its own right: there are a few better ones, and a lot worse ones.
I quite like the nose, but it promises a lot that it just doesn't deliver on the palate. Some people say light, but I'm saying thin, empty, lacking flavour and body. I find the finish slightly bitter and chemical. I bought this to start of the evening before moving on to more interesting bottles and I guess it'll do that job ok. People say it's a good introduction to malts but I think it would have put me off trying more. Try Bunnahabhain 10 instead, you can't go wrong.
I’m giving this three stars because I honestly don’t know how I like it. I’m a bourbon sipper and this is my first scotch. I get a lot of apple as others have said but not much sweetness and I find the finish very dry and bitter. I don’t know if that’s a scotch thing or if it’s just this one but I don’t love that part. Otherwise I think it’s pretty enjoyable.
Very fruity, apple, pears, bit of spice. Not too harsh, perfect for a beginner in the single malt world. I prefer Glenfiddich 15 solera over this one, but that's my opinion. When you don't want to drink something too much complex, heavy, this is the perfect choice if you want something simple, light.
Fresh fruit, particularly apple, pear and melon, with hints of oak wood. Very balanced and approachable. 5*
