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COMMENTS
Glenfiddich was reputedly founded with almost no capital and only second hand equipment bought from the Cardhu distillery. Distillation began on Christmas day in 1887. It now boasts twenty-eight stills and is the largest selling single malt in the world and remains the only Highland Malt whisky to be matured and bottled at its own distillery in Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland.
William Grant, the founder of Glenfiddich was the man behind the success of the brand. However, it was only in 1963 when Glenfiddich was accepted into the blend-dominated English market in 1963, that Glenfiddich re-introduced Single Malts to the world. Glenfidich was marketed as a 'traditional' Scotch whose taste expressed its origins, much like a great wine expresses its 'terroir'.
Over the last decade, Glenfiddich was somewhat commercialised, probably to keep up with world demand. As a result, its quality suffered. It was no longer labelled with an age statement, instead being a blend of single malts from the one distillery but of differing ages. The product has recently been overhauled however, and has reclaimed its identity as a 12 year old Single Malt.
TASTING NOTES: Nose: Pine sap, aromatic woods, beech nut. In time a sweeter note of kumquat, then pan drop/minty sweets. Oak driven, but sweetly so. Palate: Slightly thin after such an impressive nose. Plenty of wood and a touch of créme brulee. Finish: Soft, pillow-like.Comment: A bit of a let down after such a great nose. A very pretty whisky but higher alcohol might have given it better impact in the mouth. 40% alc./vol. Sourced from www.whiskymag.com RATED: 7.5/10
TASTING NOTES: Nose: Light and malty/mealy. Some citric notes (lemon/orange peel). Water opens up the nutty crackerbread maltiness alongside some dry grass and dried apple. Palate: Soft with vanilla, malt, a light nuttiness and a soft mid-palate. Finish: Soft and lightly fruity with a hint of chocolate. Comment: Very clean, well-made and attractive.RATED: 7.5/10
Sourced from www.whiskymag.com
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