ABV 43%
A wonderfully elegant whisky.
Jim Murray
Glenfiddich
Brand
18 Years Old, Ancient Reserve
Expression
Single Malt
Type
18
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Blood oranges, apples, gentle smoke and oaky saltiness. Delicate and enormously sexy.
Palate: Melts in the mouth: sherry, sultanas, honeyed maltiness, spice.
Finish: Medium length but extremely clean, chewy and well defined.
Comment: A wonderfully elegant whisky.
Score: 8.5
Taster
Nose: Very rich.
Palate: More mellow and rounded, soft and restrained, with very soft body.
Finish: Nutty with a flowery hint of peat.
Comment: Scores points for sophistication and sherry character.
Score: 8
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