ABV 40%
A bit of a let down after such a great nose. A very pretty whisky but higher alcohol might have given it better impact in the mouth.
Dave Broom
Glenfiddich
Brand
Glenfiddich
Bottler
Aged 12 Years, Toasted Oak Reserve
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Pine sap, aromatic woods, beech nut. In time a sweeter note of kumquat, then pan drop/minty sweets. Oak driven, but sweetly so.
Palate: Slightly thin after such an impressive nose. Plenty of wood and a touch of créme brûlée.
Finish: Soft, pillow-like.
Comment: A bit of a let down after such a great nose. A very pretty whisky but higher alcohol might have given it better impact in the mouth.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Satsuma segments, nail polish, apricot cream and papaya. Then a doughy, pumice-like element, that borders on soapy.
Palate: Sweet, with vanilla and almonds and a lightly bitter oakiness.
Finish: Pretty short, but a delicate US oakiness.
Comment: A pretty nose but fairly uneventful on the palate. Pleasant.
Score: 7.5
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