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  • glenfiddich caoran reserve 12 years old

    Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve 12 Years Old 90
    Distillery
    Glenfiddich
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    12 Years
    Alcohol
    40% abv.
    Region
    Scotland, Highlands
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    A true blast from the past, Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve revives a forgotten taste: a bold, powerful single malt Scotch whisky that captures its native rugged landscape with every mouthful. First comes a smoky aroma, then spicy top notes that develop into a characterful blend of sweet fruit with distinctive peaty undertones and a smooth, lingering finish. Its name, pronounced ku-ran, comes from the Gaelic for "peat ember" - this whisky's underlying theme. Its inspiration comes from the days when coal shortages meant greater amounts of local peat were used to dry the malted barley. This distinctive smokiness complements perfectly the fruit notes so characteristic of Glenfiddich.

    review by linusstick

    90
    Color
    A beautiful light amber
    Nose
    Peat, earth and a hint of smoke
    Body
    Nice and warm. Medium thickness
    Palate
    Deep and rich. Perfect balance of malt and peat.
    Finish
    Hot alcoholic finish.

    This is an easy to find single malt and one of my favorites. Nice and rough around the edges with a nice burn all the way down. Peaty and smokey and is all that I associate with scotch whisky.