Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Discerning Drinkers (4 ratings)

alc./vol: 40%

Proof: 80°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: 12 years

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

Until the early eighties, when the age statement disappeared from what was then Glenfiddich Special Reserve, its minimum age was eight years old. Happily the age statement was reintroduced in 2000, at a twelve year minimum. It is now "our signature malt".

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 10/08/2014

Appearance:

Clear, coppery amber.

Aroma:

Apple pie and vanilla custard with cinnamon and light honey, dried apricot and peach.

Taste:

Light, mellow and almost creamy with cooked apple, tinned peaches, cinnamon spice, honey, butterscotch, crème caramel, vanilla custard and underlying nuttiness.

Aftertaste:

Zesty citrus, crème caramel, cooked apple and cinnamon spice.

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Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Glenfiddich 12 Years Old

Produced by: Glenfiddich Distillery
Owned by: William Grant & Sons Distillers Ltd
UK distribution by: William Grant & Sons UK Ltd
UK trade PR by: Touch PR
United States trade PR by: Susan Magrino Agency

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