Glenfiddich 18 Year Old

Got this as a gift. In Holland this is bottled at 40%, which is a bit of a shame.

The quality is good. Warming, fruity (baked apple) and there is a good bitterness and spiciness from the casks. It’s an easy sipper, but maybe to easy. It’s very watery and adding a drop of cold water will only make matters worse.

This might not be my favourite style of whisky, and for me It’s not worth the money. Still it’s a a very enjoyable drink, preferably after dinner.

Cheers x

20th May 2023

There seems to be a bit if snobbery surrounding this one. It certainly isn't a challenging or overly complex dram, but I found it delicious. So drinkable, and a good deal more depth than something like the 12yo. Side by side with Glenmoragie 18, Glenlivet 15 and this, held its own. Love it

18th January 2023

Wish I had researched and read the reviews before spending money on this.

Smooth but very light on the nose and palate. Water whisky? ugh...

5th December 2022

I used to buy this all the time up until about 2 years ago when the price of it just kept on rising and rising, 5 years ago this was between 67-74 pound. It’s now getting on for £100 if you include postage. It’s a lovely dram but it ain’t no £90 whisky, especially when bottled at a Piss poor 40% . Come on Glenfiddich, if you’re going to hike the price to this sort of level at least take the ABV up with it.

1st November 2022

Tried in a Glenfiddich tasting box and this was by far the best of the 3 (12 year and 15 year being the others). Its still quite middle of the road as flavour profiles go but whats there is punchy with rich sherry tones and spices. I prefer others at this price point but the joy of whiskey is we can all enjoy things our own way. Its certainly not a rip off at least.

18th March 2022

This is terrible juice. I don’t understand the rave reviews. It’s thin, lifeless and tastes like piss. It was a gift from my kids who don’t know anything about whiskey or scotch. They could have bought anything and it would have been better

27th December 2021

the only spirit i drink i just love Glenfiddich

29th August 2021

Disrespectful to the consumer and the spirit itself to give it 18 years in wood only to dilute it to 40%. Poor form that unsurprisingly results in a thin whisky without character or depth. The 15yo Solera is the Glenfiddich worth buying until they release an older bottle with more integrity.

17th June 2021

Smooth yes, but lacking in flavour. A higher ABV is needed for this to be taken seriously

10th May 2021

As a lower price 18 year old for Aunties to buy for the 18th Birthday of nephews (& nieces !) it is smooth and universally acceptable for new drinkers.

But unexceptional by other 18 yo standards, Highland Park, Talisker , Glenlivet will appeal more to seasoned Malt drinkers. Would be interesting to try a non chill filtered expression @ 43 % / 46%

10th April 2021