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.
Very good
Good
Not too intimidating. Nose is light, first floral then a bit citrus-y, some spice at the end. Perhaps it's just my bottle (bought in 2017), but all I got is spice. The upside is that it just goes down. No aftertaste, no kick, which is good for new drinkers I suppose. I typically prefer smoke, but this is okay if you want something lighter. Nothing amazing, but I've definitely had worse. I'm sure there's a reason it's one of the most popular in the world. Good for a starter if you're new to the scotch game.
When I drink Glenfiddich, I am reminded why it is the worlds best selling Scotch malt. It is far more that a begginners drink.
Remember my grandad drinking this as a kid. My kids now buy it for me a nice malt not too expensive a pleasure to drink over a good book.
