Glenfiddich 12 Year Old

As part on my ongoing journey through the wonderfully diverse world of Whisky then are some names that cannot be ignored. I have seen Glenfiddich in every off licence, supermarket, general store and bar that stocks single malts.. It is the ubiquitous dram. I had thus far avoided it as I thought there were more exciting things to try. That said, I want to try as much as I can and figured this may be a good bench mark and might help me be better able to compare others in the future.

The nose is sweet pears and green apples. There is a flowery honey which makes it seem very sweet on the nostrils. There doesn't seem to be a strong smell of alcohol.

On the palate it is light and sweet. It is smooth and spicy turning to a fruity and mildly oaky finish which is short.

It is everything I though it would be and brings no surprises.

A Solid, predictable, pleasant journeyman which doesn't offend or set the world on fire. As an entry level malt I don't think it is as good as either tha Aberlour 10 nor the Glenlivet 12. I am a big Islay fan so won't do this stalwart the disservice of comparing it to a Laphroaig or heaven for it an Ardbeg 10.

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