Glenfiddich 18-year-old Our Small Batch Eighteen

First of all, I can clearly feel that the sherry and bourbon were used quite well. It's smooth and very easy to drink, but I think it represents Glenfiddich's personality well on the taste.

Essentially, this is a slightly higher-quality version of the 2015 OA. The smoothness has given way to a bit more intensity. Besides the red fruit sherry aromas, there's also a bit more oak and a touch of caramel. Okay, but nothing special for the price. What's truly disappointing, however, is the change the 2018 OA has undergone. When I last drank it about 10 years ago, it was distinguished by a pronounced baked apple aroma that set it apart from the rest. Unfortunately, I can no longer taste that at all.

This is the third bottle from a triple sample pack.

Vertical tasting of the new 12, 15 18. 15 = 18 > 12 S 6 The nose could’ve led to something but unfortunately failed. Not much improvement from the 15. The low abv has inevitably impacted the body negatively. I expect a higher strength will help but there is also the concern that it’d lead to an over-oaked given its prominence at 40%. 71-80 - Drinkable, worth the experience at least

Glenfiddich 18, 40% alc. - z - apples mixed with tart red stone fruit, mainly cherries, with a small amount of molasses and dark chocolate; s - cherry, molasses, dark chocolate; f - consistent with the taste plus hints of damp barrel, dry red wine, dark chocolate Very pleasant, creamy, and well-balanced, though not overly complex. A classic daily dram - 86.5

H2H of 12,15,18 & 23 year OB Glenfiddich and being honest I was shocked at the results. Like many people your first introduction to single malts was Glenmorangie 10, Glenlivet 12, Highland Park 12 or Glenfiddich 12. I used to like Glenfiddich, the 12 was decent and I used to enjoy the 15 Solera and I remember the 18 was pushing the boat out for a treat,i used to sit in the back garden drinking the 18, I thought it was a quality dram. Now after trying the latest 2021 offerings i am a little shocked at how bad they are. 12 year 73 points 15 year 77 points 18 year 71 points 23 year 71 points My MOTR score is 75 points for drinkable but uninteresting whisky, only the 15 year managed to get over my MOTR score. The palate is thin on all of these, little balance, bitter palates and not much in the way of enjoyment, what has happened to Glenfiddich, this tasting was a real eye opener. i am currently drinking this blend which proudly displays the Glenfiddich crest on the neck label https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/180207/grants-stand-fast The old Stand Fast is so much better that it is embarrassing. The 23 year for the price is the quality on offer is a joke.

Rounded. Despite - or because of it? - only 40% get through a surprising number of flavors. One can occupy oneself with the whisky longer. Or just enjoy it.

Nose: very fresh, light, fruity, buttery, dominated by apples and pears, peaches, a bit of sherry sweetness, spices, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon. Taste: Obviously diluted, easy to drink, sweet and sour citrus fruits, lots of orange, orange peel, cocoa, chocolate, raisins in diluted syrup, spices. Finish: medium long, cocoa, chocolate, wood tartness, apples with cinnamon, spices.

It's amazing how much you are influenced by the knowledge that the whisky is 18 years old. Subconsciously, you have associations with the excellent Tomatin 18 or the Arran 18, and then you smell it, and it's pure disappointment. But that's not all, it's extremely watery in the mouth and the finish is extremely weak and short. If I had been given this whisky in a blind tasting, I wouldn't have given it 10 years.

A good whisky in terms of taste, unfortunately a bit thin at 40%. Aroma: Dark, spicy, orange, red berries, sweetness, fruit, licorice, hints of coffee, nuts and pepper. Taste: oily, woody, sweet, spicy Finish: short to medium, wood, spice, licorice, rubber

Stone fruit, melon, citrus

A very enjoyable bottling, not overly diluted but shallow in some areas. It will become boring before it goes much further than entry-level. Glenfiddich's character is also reflected. I might not buy it at this price, but I'm not in the target audience anyway. Price-performance ratio: Mid-low Would I buy it again?: No, it's not necessary.

On the nose there is green apple, baked apple crumble, wafer and a touch of white pepper. The palate is a little thin, on sour apple and there is also a slight brown vinegar note, some spice is there but the balance is not right here. Finish is pretty lame at this price point, nothing to remember.

Easy enjoyment for a decent price. Perhaps a bit thin due to the lower abv. Honey, white chocolate, pear, dried fruits.

Easy to drink, but quite watery at palate

Perfect whisky even at 40%.

Positively surprised, just if it was few ABV more... Overall really nice nose, taste and finish little thin

boring and no way of buying unless with huge discount

loved the old bottling, this one is thinner

This whisky possesses oaky woody aromas along with fruity notes such as sherry and apple. The palate is sweet and smooth, filled with flavors of toffee, dried fruit, and oak cask. The finish is medium. Aroma：Moderate；Palate：83/100; Aftertaste：Medium.

absolute gem.

To be honest, it almost always has to be a Glenfiddich! This harmony of fruit, malt and spice is really successful!

- a pleasant soft 18 J. Single Malt - great to drink, it just lacks depth and complexity - otherwise always good to eat without any problems - not as fruity as the 15 year old, but the 3 year longer maturation period are noticeable - about 75€ is not too much for an 18 year old single malt, that's clear now not the best 18 J. Whisky but ok for the price

August 8, 2023 87.5 / 100 Color: Amber with copper reflections, filtered and colored with caramel. AROMA - 22 / 100 Dry and fruity at the same time, with a hint of wood and spices. Dried fruit, fruit wine, flowers, old wood and cherry tobacco, and a pleasant earthiness. TASTE - 21.5 / 100 A compote that transitions into a woody earthiness. Pears and other orchard fruits with a distinct tart peel, dark chocolate, resin, and vanilla. The alcohol is a bit less well hidden than in the old 18. FINISH - 22 / 100 Quite woody, winey, and slightly vanilla. Warming, dry, and lingering. Doesn't shake off the alcohol. BALANCE - 22 / 100 It is true that it is not significantly worse than the old edition, but the Batch profile has certainly changed over time and it is clearly more seasoned.