Glenfiddich Havana Reserve, 21 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Toasty. Biscuity. Petits fours. Palate Vanilla flan. Sweet Cuban coffee. Finish Juicy. A hint of dried tropical fruits. Comment The less pronounced rum character of the two Caribbean accented whiskies in this tasting. When you cook, do you want the herbs and spices to announce themselves individually, or to be part of the blend of flavours? David Stewart seems usually to opt for the latter, and does so with great deftness and sophistication.

Dave Broom Nose Rich and rounded with clean malty notes. Chocolate, caramelised banana, some citric notes, orange pulp, toffee and spice. Palate The chocolate comes back giving a sweet, balanced dram. Good mature malt character. Finish Chocolate, coffee and orange peel. Comment Good balance with the rum at no point overwhelming the whisky. American readers will have to smuggle it into the country along with their Cohibas.