Glenfiddich 21 Years Old, Gran Reserva

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 61 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Shy. A grassy note. Quite perfumy and enticing on time. Water chesnut. Very elegant. Palate Smooth, satisfying. Oak is well integrated. Pear. Orange and almond tart. Spices burst out after the sweet release. Finish Medium, refreshing. Slightly nutty. Comment Delivers more than expected. Seems a bit bland at start but it displays an attractive array of aromas and flavours on time. The rum influence is under control.

Dave Broom Nose Mature. Malty with dark chocolate-covered strawberries, some prune. With water becomes musky with hints of cedar and a gentle relaxed sweetness held in check by quite firm oak. Palate Softer than the nose suggests and significantly sweeter. Layers of fruits, cocoa, syrup, demerara sugar, coffee. Finish Cigar-like then softens and sweetens. Comment Great balance. An exemplary finish.