ABV 40%
Delivers more than expected. Seems a bit bland at start but it displays an attractive array of aromas and flavours on time. The rum influence is under control.
Martine Nouet
Glenfiddich
Brand
Glenfiddich
Bottler
Aged 21 Years, Gran Reserva
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Shy. A grassy note. Quite perfumy and enticing in time. Water chestnut. Very elegant.
Palate: Smooth, satisfying. Oak is well integrated. Pear. Orange and almond tart. Spices burst out after the sweet release.
Finish: Medium, refreshing. Slightly nutty.
Comment: Delivers more than expected. Seems a bit bland at start but it displays an attractive array of aromas and flavours on time. The rum influence is under control.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Mature. Malty with dark chocolate-covered strawberries, some prune. With water becomes musky with hints of cedar and a gentle relaxed sweetness held in check by quite firm oak.
Palate: Softer than the nose suggests and significantly sweeter. Layers of fruits, cocoa, syrup, demerara sugar, coffee.
Finish: Cigar-like then softens and sweetens.
Comment: Great balance. An exemplary finish.
Score: 8.3
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