Company: William Grant & Sons
Distillery: Glenfiddich Distillery
Region: Dufftown, Scotland (Speyside)
Aging: 12 Years in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon Casks
ABV: 40% ABV
Proof: 80 Proof
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
Non-Chill Filtered: No
MSRP Price: $60
Glenfiddich 12 Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light Golden Honey
Nose: Raisin, light fruits, sweet honey, toffee, light oak, vanilla, candied berries and red fruits
Palate: Light and dark fruits, candied cherries, hints of chocolate, apricot, apple, light caramel and toffee, vanilla, oaky spice
Finish: Smooth and easy finish – leaves you with nice fruity flavors and oak with a lingering pepper spice on the tail end
Is Glenfiddich 12 an Approachable Whisky?
Glenfiddich 12 Year is a very approachable whisky.
This would be a great bottle for beginners just getting into Scotch while also offering enough complexity for experienced Scotch drinkers to enjoy.
Is Glenfiddich 12 Complex?
Glenfiddich 12 isn’t particularly complex, but it does have a few nice layers of flavor.
It starts with a nice fruit-forward flavor profile that is in line with most Speyside Scotch Whisky.
It’s also got hints of caramel, toffee, vanilla, and oaky spice which likely comes from being aged in bourbon casks.
What are Glenfiddich 12’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Glenfiddich 12’s strongest attributes are the light and balanced finish full of sweet toffee and rich fruit flavors.
Is Glenfiddich 12 a go-to whisky?
Glenfiddich 12 could easily be a go-to whisky.
It’s extremely easy to drink, has a smooth flavor profile and offers sweet and fruity flavors that most will enjoy.
Is Glenfiddich 12 priced accurately to its quality?
Glenfiddich 12 delivers on its price tag.
It’s actually quite a good deal for the price of $60.
Conclusion for Glenfiddich 12
Even though I am a big fan of this bottle, I do recommend spending the extra $20 and getting the Glenfiddich 15 Year which is just delicious.
If you haven’t tried any bottles of Glenfiddich before, I would recommend either the 12 Year or the 15 Year.
They both deliver nice flavors for the price point.
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