Glenfiddich 18 Year Old

These are notes from a tasting a while ago. I still stand behind them.

Nose: Sherry at the fore with light oak, bits of that lemon grass, and a few whispers of peat. There is some nuttiness along with some orange zest. More rounded then the 12, but not as laid back at the 15. Really glad they upped the ABV: very enjoyable.

Taste: Round oak with a little sweet sherry.

Finish: A slight blast of peat and sherry that slowly tapers off into an oak fire. Not a big start but it goes on for a while.

Balance, Complexity: Interesting balance of oak, sherry, and peat with lemon grass. Of the three Glen’s tonight I think this was the most balanced. Nothing really stands out and screams at you. The complexity is there on nose, taste, and finish more then the other two.

Aesthetic experience: Again, this nice golden amber color that can’t be natural. The body was nice at the slightly higher ABV. And it is always nice to have an 18yo on the label. Still hate the bottle shape.

Conclusion: This is the best Glenfiddich of the bunch tonight. However, for the money I don’t think it is worth it . . . by a long shot. But I won’t turn it down.

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