Glenfiddich Special Reserve 12 Years Old
Distillery: GlenfiddichStyle: Single Malt
Release: Unspecified
Age: 12 Years
Alcohol: 40% abv.
Region: Scotland, Highlands
Bottled For: Distillery
What first hits you about the fresh and fragrant Glenfiddich Special Reserve is the touch of pear in the nose, followed by a distinctive, well-balanced flavour of rich fruit, subtle pine and a hint of peatiness. Expect a satisfyingly long, lingering and rounded aftertaste.
Color: Light gold
Nose: Pear, granny smith apple, crisp biscuit, straw
Body: Medium-light body
Palate: Sharp and crisp, dry fruitiness. Pear and grasses
Finish: Light woodiness, medium length
Nothing special, it's a pass in the future.
Color: Light amber
Nose: Fresh Water. Fruits.
Body: Light bodied
Palate: Peach, Plum, Fresh water.
Finish: A long finish, light to the end. Hot.
A friend offered this whisky for me to try, he keeps it as his daily stuff. But I found it too light, although fruity, smoother than some, but a real burning sensation. It wasn't much to drink, kind of felt like I was drinking water even though I hadn't even started adding water in at all. This is probably one of the worst whisky's I've had. It isn't worth trying, yet it doesn't taste awful. Advice: just stick to water instead!
Color: Very Dark Gold
Nose: Strong alcohol, Caramel, Heavy green apple, Grassy
Body: Full and Sweet
Palate: Caramel, Sherry, Green apple or Pear, Grassy, Smokey
Finish: Short and Hot. Warming. Peppery, Grassy, Sour
Water helps thie nose of this whisky, but hurts the palate. It becomes too floural and sour, and the flavours become poorly integrated. Especially the Sherry and Grassy notes.
Color: Golden straw
Nose: Smooth and sweet with fruit jam on whole wheat biscuit
Body: medium body
Palate: Starts sweet then warms up with a drier oak note and whole grain bread; a little spice with pepper.
Finish: Finsih is medium duration on dry oak with a warm peppery glow
An enjoyable dram; good flavor profile but not too complex.