Glenfiddich 1965 18 Year Old Cadenhead's

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old

These are notes from a tasting a while ago. I still stand behind them Nose: Lemon grass and peaches immediately jump out. I am surprised at how fruity this is: peaches, melon, kiwi, and bananas! I expected the grassy dry thing . . . but not fruit-topia. Taste: Fruity, dull, watery, and . . . off-ness. Finish: Short little blip with a slight burn....

Score 70/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old

Pleasantly balanced if not a bit punchy or bitter, with some fruit in it. Not my favorite, and yet have consumed more than a few bottles. It's always a good choice but a bit boring.

Score 71/100

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Reserve

This 15-year old Glenfiddich expression consists of 3 different elements: 1) whiskies aged in ex-sherry casks, 2) whiskies aged in ex-bourbon casks, and 3) whiskies aged in ex-bourbon casks that are then finished for 3-6 months in virgin oak casks. At 15 years old, all of the three are married in a Solera vat. The nose is fruity and creamy, with...

Score 83/100

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva Rum Cask Finish

The 21 Year Old Gran Reserva from Glenfiddich can be considered to be the top of the core range from this distillery. I tried it several times (even before it was renamed Gran Reserva), but will now try the new edition that is bottled at 43,2% ABV. The whisky got a finish on Cuban rum casks. The nose is creamy and sweet on apples, pears and loads...

Score 83/100