Glenfiddich 1965 Vintage Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 19 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Light, fresh, almond-blossom. Hard butterscotch. Nutty. A hint of grassy peatiness. Palate Slowly reveals white chocolate flavours. Fondant-like, peppermint. Then spicy, herbal notes. Finish Restrained. Lightly gingery. Warming. Comment A playful whisky for one of such maturity. Starting very sweetly, but reluctant to reveal its secrets. Give it time to reveal its complexity.

Dave Broom Nose Intense, perfumed almost sharp nose with lemon zest, fresh flowers, cereal/Shredded Wheat, light vanilla, pine forest/resin and a touch of candlewax. Palate Light and quite acidic. There’s some vanilla mid-palate but overall crisp, penetrating and zesty. Finish The lemon notes stay with it all the way. Comment Vibrant but not quite balanced between the sharp citrus notes, wood and fruit.