Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve, 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 27 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Aromatic. Damp cellars. Earthy and rooty. Dundee cake. A touch of orange peel and pot pourri. A distant smoky note. Palate Sweet but vivid. Refreshing. Barley sugar. Finish Lingering, warm. Leafy, becomes bitter with water added. Comment A more sprightly Glenfiddich than the standard 12. Thirst-quenching. Peatiness and the smoked finish aren't as 'distinct' as the label suggests.

Dave Broom Nose Soft malty, cereal notes: ground hazelnuts, vanilla, oak and light smoke. Palate Sweet, malty and lightly fruity. A slight woody catch on the tongue then the smoke builds up. Finish Perfumed smoke then a medicinal note. Comment An interesting experiment...but why not just peat some Glenfiddich and see what happens? You'd have a genuine peated Speyside malt.