Glenfiddich Pure Malt Over 8 Years Miniature

My good friend Igor passed me the last remnants of this miniature bottle. It is fairly old, though not sure exactly how old; 1970s? It is noted as a "pure malt" but this cannot mean "pure malt" in the same way we know it now (ie. as a "blended" or "vatted" malt) - so this is an 8 year old single malt. Of course, Glenfiddich no longer bottles an 8 year old single malt - so this is something unique. Unfortunately, it is a very tiny amount left in the mini, so will write this the best I can!

I don't believe Glenfiddich requires any introduction - it is an iconic distillery, the best selling single malt in the world. While most connoisseurs turn their noses up at Glenfiddich 12, it is a fine introduction to single malts, and I think think their 15 is excellent.

This one has a powerful nose, more so than the 12 - very young and esthery, with pears, apple, lots of malt. Some band-aids and I swear, just a hint of peat; I have no idea if they were peating their malt at the time or not. A good, solid Glenfiddich-style nose, only more so than you might expect.

On the palate, similar profile - very young Glenfiddich but more robust and lively than the standard 12 year old (which I cannot help comparing it to). The finish, however, is practically non-existent, unlike the 12 year old. This sample is far too small for me to add water to.

So a pretty minor entry into my tasting history. It's fine, nothing terrible but nothing to get excited about...but this nose might be a welcome improvement on the standard we have today!

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