Glenfiddich is not a member of my favorite flavor profile but I do like these scotches.  I’ve tried their 12, 15 and 18 year scotches but I’ve only reviewed the 12 year on this blog.  The thing that’s interesting about Glenfiddich is that each of these has a distinct flavor.  In a nut shell 12 year is apple and/or pear, 15 year honey, and 18 burnt wood.  I loved the 18 year when I had it the first time since I love smoky scotches.  So, I decided to treat myself to a bottle of 21 year.

If I had to give this a single word description it might be spicy candy.  Spice is definitely the most noticeable quality in this scotch.  The aroma is light with some citrus.  The flavor starts out light, becomes stronger in the mouth but is very smooth on the way down.  Not too sweet at all but a candy aftertaste, the toffy flavor is there but spice is stronger.  This is not a sweet tasting scotch.  Finally, there are hints of vanilla.  Very smooth, reminds me a bit of Balvenie Caribbean Cask and Dalmore King Alexander III.  The price was a mere $180, not bad.

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