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Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year

Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland

Reviewed October 15, 2019 (edited February 18, 2020)
4.25
4.25 out of 5 stars
This is a review of the exclusive duty-free version bottled at 43% Nose - Nice fruity/floral, dark fruity honey, vanilla, ripe apples, pears, hint of cooked golden raisins Taste - Nice gentle candied ginger spice, golden floral honey, vanilla, hint of cinnamon, spiced apple/pear cider, lightly drying mouthfeel, fruity oak, golden raisins Finish - Lingering gentle candied ginger heat, light grape seed/vine bitterness, fruity honey, more mix of ripe and unripe green pear, light mineral/chalky/dusty mouthfeel Score - 86/100 Final Thoughts - I haven't tried the 40% version, but I expect the 43% version is significantly better as I think that slight bump in proof helps preserve and enhance some of the more subtle characters in this dram. This has a very nice pleasant nose that does hint to an effervescent/acidic grape influence to it which I found nice & enjoyable. This does translate a bit to the palate, but a bit more gently. I get a very dark fruity fresh honey vibe to the dram which is nice and I can see how this could appeal to the masses (especially those who are new to Scotch and are looking for something approachable). The mouthfeel does capture a bit of the mouthfeel and "vibe" I get from older Scotches. Finish is a bit short, but pleasant. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Maybe Would I buy a bottle? - No, I'd value this bottle at about $80-$100USD
253.44 USD per Bottle
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  • zachary95
    October 17, 2019

    @kyle_brady it also depends on the state your in iv noticed

  • kyle_brady
    October 17, 2019

    @zachary95 I’m seeing it around $230 which isn’t bad for that age specifically. It’s the 40% abv and less-premium distillery that kills it for me. Most (many) older bottlings are done at cask strength or close to it seemingly for that very reason.

  • zachary95
    October 16, 2019

    that seems like they are asking quite a bit for a 23 year

  • PBMichiganWolverine
    October 15, 2019

    The asking price on this seems absurdly high

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