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Reviews by: Archie
Glenfiddich Special Reserve 12 Years Old Nov 9th 2011
- Reviewer
- Archie
- Color
- Pale amber
- Nose
- Fruity, alcoholic, and complex
- Body
- Light, not extremely full-bodied
- Palate
- Subtle and complex, this scotch has an interesting combination of fruity sweetness, smoke, oakiness, and grain.
- Finish
- Not very long finish, but one that is entirely consistent with its taste, which is rich and complex.
Is there a better scotch for the money? I haven't found one. This whisky is so universally scorned that one could say people are following trends rather than their own taste. This is definitely a fine scotch for everyday drinking (morning, afternoon, and night, as desired).
Talisker 175th Anniversary Edition Nov 9th 2011
- Reviewer
- Archie
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Peat, iodine
- Body
- Medium full-bodied
- Palate
- Reasonably balanced peat, dried orange and fruit, alcohol, very little pepper, no burn.
- Finish
- Right when the scotch seems sweet, the peat rolls in. It's a fairly long finish--nice, if you like peat.
This scotch has definite peat, which could be interpreted as smoke, but to my taste, it's just peat. It's enjoyable, and Talisker fans should love it. It has a certain sweetness and slight complexity. It's a nice scotch, but there are others I definitely prefer. It wouldn't be my regular scotch.