Glenfiddich 12 Years Old, Special Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 27 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Light and delicate. A mouth-watering full basket of fruit. Pear, cherry, plum. Honey. Palate Does not deliver the delicacy of the nose. Sweetness ends up in softness. Pears in honey. A hint of toasted nuts. Finish Pleasantly dry. Soothing freshness. Comment Easy-going, fresh and fruity, but the palate does not reflect the liveliness of the nose.

Dave Broom Nose Light and malty/mealy. Some citric notes (lemon/orange peel). Water opens up the nutty crackerbread maltiness alongside some dry grass and dried apple. Palate Soft with vanilla, malt, a light nuttiness and a soft mid-palate. Finish Soft and lightly fruity with a hint of chocolate. Comment Very clean, well-made and attractive.