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Glenfiddich was my introduction to single malts when my late father-in-law poured me a dram of the 18yo several years ago. Until then, slamming back a few JW Reds on the rocks was my idea of Scotch…

Having finally polished off the bottle, I thought that it was time to do proper, full tasting notes for the stuff. Color: Dark, brownish amberNose: Chocolate, maltiness, light espresso, light oak, some…

nose: heavy sherry influence, but not a bomb. There's a slight salty-smokiness (think lapsang souchong). Anise, menthol, dates, diced dried fruit, and soft mint close it out.palate: initially sweet,…

Nose: grapefruit, lemon grass, fennel/anise like mukhwas, very bright vegetal quality (sweet celery)Palate: Sweet, full, rich, lemon custard, pineapple, a little pepper, stale sweet cereal (dry wood…

color: burnt coppernose: dried fruit, sherry, coconut, light sea salt and smoke, and apple. lots of dates, eucalyptus and mango, and a touch of clove (as it gets some time in the glass)palate: slightly…

Nose: honey, smoke, brine, spice, acidic orange. A coastal saltiness that reminds me of licking an oyster shell or smooth stone on the shore (who hasn't?)Palate: subtle full fruit and honeysuckle domi…

Bought this bottle about a year ago.I wasnt expected this "whisky bomb".Seriously,i just poured myself a glass and ....wowwww.This is a great one,even better that almost every whisky that ive ever tasted…

Terrible puns aside, this is stellar stuff. nose: caramel with light pepper, a more toffee like quality than the honeyed W.L.Weller. Buttered molasses mixed with bitter burnt sugar from a spicy creme…

Review: Hi everyone! This is my first whisky review here, so please, don't be hypercritical about it. It was my first “the Balvenie” experience, but I’m sure you, that before I review it, I'm having a…

Nose: Infusing without being intrusive. Quite polite and small. Shy peat notes.Mouth: Lots going on! A very interesting surprise. Much more insistent than the nose but still not aggressive - it's all…