Tasting Notes

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Glenfiddich 18

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 43%

Score: 92 Points

Glenfiddich 18. Image courtesy Glenfiddich.We usually think of “small batch” in terms of Bourbons, but Glenfiddich has applied it to this 18-year-old single malt blended from batches of 150 barrels. The nose is honey-sweet with subtle spices, dried fruits, and a hint of candied pear. There’s a thick mouthfeel with a good buildup of spices including clove, white pepper, and allspice along with orange peel, dried flowers, and a hint of clover honey in the background. The finish is long with gently fading spices and a nice balance with subtle sweet notes underneath. (April, 2017)