Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Excellence

Glenfiddich Pure Malt Over 8 Years Miniature

My good friend Igor passed me the last remnants of this miniature bottle. It is fairly old, though not sure exactly how old; 1970s? It is noted as a "pure malt" but this cannot mean "pure malt" in the same way we know it now (ie. as a "blended" or "vatted" malt) - so this is an 8 year old single malt. Of...

Score 75/100

Glenfiddich Reserve Cask

The Glenfiddich Cask Collection is a new range for the global traveler. Three expressions were released: Select Cask, Reserve Cask and Vintage Cask. Let me try the Reserve Cask, which matured on oloroso sherry casks that were married in their large solera vat. I get a lot of sherry influence on the nose: cooked fruit (mostly apples), marzipan and...

Score 80/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old

As I just reviewed the 'Livet 12, I figured I should cover the 'Fiddich 12 as well. So I'll start the New Year back to basics. Nose: At first like watching your computer boot: loading... loading... but then it comes. Very light. I can see how others say green apple or green pear; but I will settle on plump Green Grape Pulp-- and maybe marshmallow...

Score 72/100

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old

These are notes from a tasting a while ago. I still stand behind them. Nose: Sherry at the fore with light oak, bits of that lemon grass, and a few whispers of peat. There is some nuttiness along with some orange zest. More rounded then the 12, but not as laid back at the 15. Really glad they upped the ABV: very enjoyable. Taste: Round oak with a...

Score 80/100