Glenfiddich 12-year-old

Quick hit review. Tasted side by side with Glenlivet 12 and Glenmorangie 10 - trying to find the best benchmark whisky. Light and rounded, the nose emphasizes green apples, unripe mango and gentle oak spices. A bit thin in the arrival, the palate evolves with more apples, dry tannins and aromatic notes. The finish is straightforward and mildly resinous, the refill casks are doing a lot of work. Glenfiddich 12 has deteriorated over the years, it now comes in on second place. RATING: 3.0/5.0 stars ≙ 79 pts → AVERAGE

The aroma is sharp and fruity. The taste is bright green apple in alcohol. Normal. You can drink. And you can drink a lot.

It's not a whisky worth the price. It's an entry-level single malt, but it's very expensive for what it offers.

the one that has started that all

As a global steadyseller, this core expression offers the expected sense of stability and comfort. It is well-polished for an entry-level single malt, featuring an approachable sweetness driven by unrefined sugar and orchard fruits balanced against subtle oak elements. While the flavor concentration is low and the nose suffers from a faint raw ethanol note, the complete absence of offensive off-notes or harsh spikes makes for good drinkability. It is a light, easy-sipping dram that does not feel overly watery despite its 40% ABV, making it perfect for casual, everyday pouring.

One of the world's best-selling whiskies, which I haven't had in my glass for almost decades. What I always remember, however, is its smoothness and the dominant pear aroma. And this very softness is immediately apparent on the nose and especially on the palate. The pronounced pear aroma is still present, with a hint of oak in the background. The whole thing is almost more of a digestif than a whisky. Of course, you can't expect a complex masterpiece here. But you have to acknowledge that Glenfiddich has successfully nurtured and cultivated its bread-and-butter bottling over time.

just lemonade

Doesn't taste bad. But weird aftertaste. The bottle looks great live and in colour, better than pictures. Glenfiddich invented the single malt as a mass product and so I have nothing but sympathy for this bottle.

very poor whisky, metallic taste, not very sweet or soft. Most likley used with coke

Good whisky for the money. Just right for a drink.

Polished, approachable an without much intrigue

A solid baseline whisky without any particular stand-out qualities. Quite drinkable and great for beginners.

To be honest, my first experience with single malt was with Glenfiddich 12 Year Old in 2014. I thought it was really bad; the alcohol was strong, and the taste was bitter and chaotic. So I spent a little more and got a bottle of Hakushu 12 Year Old, and it was really good. Well, nowadays, beginners probably don't have the opportunity to spend a little more on Hakushu 12 Year Old with Glenfiddich 12. However, this sharing bottle tastes different from before. Now it has a weaker alcohol content, is balanced and harmonious, with a moderate malt aroma and a hint of wood, and a subtle apple note. Other flavors are very faint and hard to discern. Seven years have passed, and the difference in experience is significant. Has the beer changed? Maybe it's mainly me who has changed. Notes date: 20210917

very flat and simple whisky. Not much flavors from it

A rich pear scent.

one of the whiskies i started my whisky journey with - a good one to start with as it's easy on the palate. :)

Fruity scotch for my taste, not my favourite but not bad.

A Speyside classic. Sweet, light and non offensive, the Glenfiddich 12 is a great introduction to Scotch, but more experienced drinkers can find it a bit one dimensional. Still, a good and solid dram.

scent: delicate, honey, flowers, chocolate taste: sweet, vanilla, honey, flowers Excellent whisky. Smooth, sweet, subtle.

It was good to drink without hesitation at a cheap price

For me the absolute beginner and the reference for 80 base points. Only 40% by volume, of course, colored and chill-filtered. Other than that, he doesn't really do anything wrong. Great for calibrating before a tasting. And always available at discounters for less than 25 euros. And that with 12 years on the label.

IMO is the worst 12yo i have drinked

Don’t know, why the rating is so low. Yes, it’s simple, no complexity at all but it is a decent whisky.  Lots of apple and pear on the nose and palate, I don’t feel any alcohol, it’s fresh and tasty, easy and smooth to drink. Nothing special but the rating should be not less than 80 points.

Glenfiddich 12 is, for me, "the" entry-level single malt. Is it exciting, complex? No. But for many, it's their first encounter with single malt. It's the best-selling single malt in the world. It's the whisky I recommend to any beginner who wants to explore single malts. It offers all the fundamental aromas found in many whiskies. To ground myself from all the higher-proof and more complex whiskies, I like to reach for it every now and then. And every time, it brings a little smile to my face and reminds me of the beginning of my whisky journey.

Bright fruity nose, flower meadow. really ok Mouth... Uff... Nothing... Water (?)... Diluted bitter water!

Strange bottling that does not know what it wants to be. Hints of everything yet unremarkable.

on nose, green apple, vanilla, honey on mouth, short finish, ripe yellow stone fruits

2022/06/17

05/04/2024 - 30 ml + 50 ml with ice Once the label was revealed, disappointment came, due to the cost-benefit ratio, I thought I was tasting a blended product; At least I have the bottle and can play with ice. Anyway, dispensable at R$300 a bottle, I much prefer the anCnoc 12 and the Glen Scotia Double Cask, which have the same price.

Pleasant in aroma but lost in taste

Nase: Süß, grüner Apfel, etwas Pfirsich, Malz, Vanille, etwas Eiche, ganz dezente Zitrone | Geschmack: Süß, Vanille, leicht würzige Eiche, leicht vergorener Apfel, etwas Pfirsich, etwas Kirsche, Malz | Abgang: Mittellang; süßes Malz, etwas Apfel, ein Hauch Kirsche, etwas Kirschenschale und etwas Eiche bleiben. | Fazit: Immer wieder ein schöner Standard. Es gibt viel helle Frucht und ein Hauch Kirsche zusammen mit Vanille, Malz und Eiche. Fehlnoten habe ich keine. Schöner Daily dram oder als Starter. | 85-86 Punkte

A crowd-pleaser, yet with enough character to keep it interesting.

Great whisky for warm days. Its fruitiness and freshness give Glenfiddich 12 incredible versatility. A highly recommended single malt!

A really classic Single Malt, but of course nothing special. Perfect for beginners, which never tasted Scottish Whisky before.

The aroma is pleasant, immediately after pouring, an apple strudel develops around it, especially the apples in it. Gradually, the apples give way and give space to the other aromas. I wonder if that's a shame, not that whisky should smell like apple strudel, but maybe I liked it more. The aroma is still delicate, a floral sweetness is added, a little perfumed and intrusive. When I left it for a while longer, the impression improves a little, the sweetness of chocolate, citrus, light tones of sherry and spices are replaced by the cinnamon on the strudel. Gentle and a little bland. The aroma is basically pleasant, the beginning is a little disheveled, the impression improves in the end, but who has to wait that long. In my taste, it started again with the strudel, bananas, cinnamon, chocolate were added to the apples, it feels delicate and a little diluted. Light spiciness, with a fruity-floral sweetness. As if it timidly stayed in the background. It was more interesting in aroma than in taste. In the finish, floral sweetness, fruit, light citrus and light spices fade. Quite a nice finish. The overall impression is not that bad, it does not leave a bad impression, but it is not an interesting impression either. It is drinkable, you can have it sometimes, but there is no reason to seek it out. As an introduction to scoring, I thought it was about an average of about eighty, but I have a different idea of what an average is, so I ended up at the lower end of my average - an average that is drinkable, but there's not much reason to look for it.

Vertical tasting of the new 12, 15, and 18. 15 = 18 > 12 S 6 Very basic with insufficient flavour. No major flaws here, but I’m on the verge of being in denial to think this is a malt whisky when nosing it. Might do better with ice as the lower temperature may help consolidate the sweetness a bit to improve intensity. Update: Yes it works better with ice. 71-80 - Drinkable, worth the experience at least

More of a sniffing whisky than a tasting one. Comforting and elegant nose or orchard fruit with hints of sherry. The taste and finish are only OK, with oak notes taking over.

Archetypically Glenfiddich, apples and pears, even pear jam, almost artificial fruit notes of wine gum, no edges, very accessable, mouthfeel and taste are quite arbitrary, finish is flat, almost shallow, not a lot happening but also nothing to complain. When using the word 'scotch' ordering a drink, thats what's meant

Alcohol: 40% Aroma: Fruity juiciness, from fruit mainly apples. Ground hazelnuts, wood, white chocolate, straws, even citrus peeks out shyly, and at the end a bit of spiciness and pepperiness. (83b) Taste: Lighter woodiness and sweetness, again from fruit, mainly apples, but also pineapple, creaminess and vague spices in the aftertaste. (83b) Points: 83/100 Summary: I received a bottle from a relative and I am very happy with it. I would not buy it myself, its reputation is not very good, and at the same time this new filling left a decent impression on me. I also read somewhere last year that Glenfiddich 12 yo has improved compared to previous times. Which is an interesting and rare phenomenon, the opposite is usually the case in the whisky world. It would probably be good to directly compare older performance with this or even newer ones to confirm the hypothesis.

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Very light and drinkable dram, suitable for spring and summer evenings...I like its fruitines with hint of spring grass. Some bits of fresh pastry also.

The aroma is fruity – apple, pear and citrus, vanilla, and a hint of spice. The taste is less intense, but good to delicious. Departure virtually non-existent

Edit 2: Got a sample today from a bottle that had been open for a long time, the youthful metallic note is gone, very round and pleasant, but still boring. Edit: My first review was a year ago, and unfortunately the whisky hasn't improved since then. Relatively boring single malt without any major rough edges, could use more alcohol.

I like it! I know it isn't anything special, but it is clean, fresh and crisp. Loads of over ripe pear and honey. Just a great whisky to get that pallet working for all those other more challenging drams.

On the nose, it strongly reminds me of pear. Overall fruity, with a pleasant sweetness and cereal notes. On the palate, it initially presents itself as sweet with a hint of apple, before the influence of the barrel becomes very quickly and dominantly apparent. The 12 years are clearly noticeable. It then becomes slightly oily, and the finish is soft and sweet.

A “typical” Speyside profile: sweet and fruity. A reliable everyday whisky – solid for the price, but not spectacular, it steadily loses quality from nose to finish.

Generally described as simple and easy to drink, but surprisingly complex. Considering the above, I think it offers pretty good value for money.

Nice, but watered down at 40% abv.

I understand why this is the no.1 selling single malt. It is just good, affordable and is everywhere.

There isn't much to say about this whisky except that it is an entry level single malt. It's fruit, malty, sweet, simple and straightforward. I dont think it should be faulted for that. It is an easy sipper and not complicated.

40 abv chill filtered, and ordinary :/

very good in what it offers but that's where it ends.

apple and ripe pear perhaps a touch of honey

It's OK as for the price.

Glenfiddich 12 *Age statement: 12y. *Alcohol percentage at least 46%: no, 40%. *Amount of filtration: unstated, but most definitely has been chill-filtered *Use of caramel coloring {E150a}: unstated, but Germans claim there’s ‘farbstoff’ in this, which must be disclosed in some European countries. (1 out of 4, regarding craft/integrity presentation). The nose is light, a bit fruity, but nothing special. The palate is malt forward and also reminds me of the skin of peeled apples. The finish is very short, a small continuation of the palate which then dissipates till only a woody flavor remains. I’m kind of disappointed with this whisky, there’s not much to get, it’s very comparable to a blended Scotch, except for that the development from the palate to the finish is a bit more interesting. It’s an approachable whisky for sure, but for who is this made? To me it’s a boring dram, one I would never buy again.

A nice introductory dram.

The whisky is delicate, floral and light. It has gentle cereal notes and a touch of sweetness. Very pleasant, but without a strong character.

Solid