Another where the nose promises a lot, but the palate doesn't quite deliver.
Dave Broom
Glenfiddich
Brand
30 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
30
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Autumnal. Damp leaves, turned earth, chocolate truffle, hint of rancio. Barley sugar, privet.
Palate: Very smooth and silky. Good maturity. Cereal notes. Crisp, woody texture.
Finish: Short.
Comment: Another where the nose promises a lot, but the palate doesn't quite deliver.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Notes of sherry, fruit, chocolate, and ginger.
Palate: Sherry, raisins, chocolate, ginger. Quite luxurious.
Finish: Unhurried, with chocolatey notes and gingery dryness.
Comment: Salient house characteristics, especially the chocolate, at their boldest and most sustained.
Score: 8.5
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