Glenfiddich 21 Years Old, Millennium Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 7 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Marshmallow and toasted coconut. Palate Oily and chewy. Bitter chocolate, becoming extraordinarily fruity, than sweetish. Finish Gentle, fruity. Reminiscent of lemon peels. Comment Lighter and more delicate than the 21 Years Old that appeared in a Wedgwood decanter in years past.

Jim Murray Nose Light, vaguely doughy and suet-like, with an understated oaky backbone. Palate Warming and very sweet from the start with some prime bourbony characteristics. Finish Very soft smoke, a hint of toffee and vanilla. Comment A charming, almost shy malt that must be drunk at full strength to appreciate its guile and complexity.