N: toasty malty cereal, vanilla, slightly spicy apple juice and an almost sherried sultana like note. P: clean and crisp acidity with a cinnamon warmth that layers over a reflection of the nose: malty, vanilla and orchard fruit. F: short to medium. maybe an oily salty note, but mostly cinnamon warmth and a little oak. Rumour has it that Glenfiddich 12 is the worlds best selling single malt. There is an expectation then that this would live up to some degree of hype. Surely a classic is a classic for a reason? In this case I suspect the reason is two fold: (1) unparalleled market reach and advertising and (2) a really simple uncomplicated drinker that can be found everywhere and causes no offence. And thats the problem. By not causing offence, by being so universally acceptable, this whisky is bewilderingly average. The nose and palate are more or less one and the same. The finish is kind of bland, and overall its just a bit forgettable. I’d rather drink Monkeys Shoulder, that has a bit of funk and play to it that is just more interesting. Don’t get me wrong, I categorically do not dislike Glenfiddich 12. Its fine. I’d just rather drink something else given the choice. Distiller whisky taste #52