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В большинстве текстовых отзывов Glenfiddich 12 описывается как лёгкий, мягкий и лёгкий для питья односолодовый виски, часто с яблоком и грушей в аромате и вкусе, иногда с мёдом, ванилью, солодом и дубом. Его неоднократно называют подходящим для начинающих и хорошим вводным виски, а также удобным повседневным напитком. При этом многие отмечают низкую концентрацию вкуса, простоту, короткий финиш и отсутствие сложности; некоторые прямо говорят, что он «скучный», «разбавленный» или «водянистый», а отдельные отзывы упоминают металлический или спиртовой оттенок. Часть отзывов положительно оценивает его как надёжный базовый вариант и хорошее соотношение цены и качества, тогда как другие считают его не стоящим цены или уступающим конкурентам.
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· 2026-11-13T02:23:26Z · источник evidence
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
нос 76 · вкус 75 · финиш 75
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.
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| Нос | 75 | Caramel, deep walnut notes, few alcohol |
| Вкус | 80 | Lots of oatmeal, applewood, some dark honey notes |
| Финиш | 85 | Surprisingly smooth finish, oatmeal again, sturdy oak |
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
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
very flat and simple whisky. Not much flavors from it
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 77
нос 78 · вкус 78 · финиш 76
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. :)
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
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.
нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
IMO is the worst 12yo i have drinked
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| Нос | 70 | Apple, hint of sherry, old wall unit |
| Вкус | 65 | Pear puree, vanilla |
| Финиш | 72 | dry oak, honey |
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.
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
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.
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| Нос | 80 | Caramel, malt, apples and pears. Honey, a hint of dark fruit from the sherry cask. Sweet, with light citrus notes. |
| Вкус | 81 | Very smooth and pleasant. Caramel, apples, pears, apricot, honey. Malty notes, a hint of spice from the wood. |
| Финиш | 80 | Relatively short. The sweetness lingers, with notes of caramel, honey, apples, and malt. Admittedly, it's somewhat thin, but very smooth and pleasant. |
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.
нос 63 · вкус 65 · финиш 59
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
on nose, green apple, vanilla, honey on mouth, short finish, ripe yellow stone fruits
2022/06/17
нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
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.
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| Нос | 80 | Honey, non-citrus yellow fruits like peach and apricot and fresh vanilla in the first impression. Then white sugar appears. Practically no alcohol, just a slight pleasant spice with vanilla and honey. After opening completely, malt comes and old wood in the background. With water it increased the sweetness of fresh vanilla and honey, the spiciness continues with light grain alcohol and malt. With ice, after revealing the label and having a bottle to play with, it brought a feeling of some sherry deep down, with fresh red fruits, malt, without a trace of alcohol. Interestingly, dilution in ice opened the sherry mentioned on the label. Or is it all in my head after I revealed the label and made me pay attention? |
| Вкус | 75 | Drier than in aroma, malt, dry unmalted cereals and a little vanilla and honey predominate. Much simpler than the aroma. With water comes tannin from new wood, increased sweetness, in addition to sun-dried cereals. With ice, the taste of grain alcohol appears, but without the burn, some new wood, in addition to the unprecedented bitterness of fresh hops, it even seems like a Bohemian beer Saaz. The more the ice melts and dilutes the whisky, the sweeter it becomes. |
| Финиш | 70 | Short to medium, with cereals. Simple, but without defects and alcoholic sensation. |
нос 75 · вкус 77 · финиш 77
Pleasant in aroma but lost in taste
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| Нос | 75 | Quite floral, honey, yellow-toned aromas, followed by spices and vanilla. |
| Вкус | 77 | Starts off quite watery. Then the sherry cask influence comes through. Spices and red fruit flavors linger on the palate. By the 3rd–4th sip, fleshy yellow fruit notes appear. |
| Финиш | 73 | A short finish, with spices lingering on the top of the tongue. |
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.
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
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.
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| Нос | 80 | Right from the start, there’s a slightly bitter fruitiness. Unripe pear, green apple, and perhaps a hint of orange. Along with malt sugar and baked bread. This is accompanied by strong malty notes and a hint of oak in the background. Occasionally, slight alcoholic notes come through as well. |
| Вкус | 83 | On the palate, flat light fruitiness with hints of pear and apple. Along with that, bit of honey like sweetness, probably coming from the Oloroso casks. The most prominent note is definitely the maltiness, which comes across surprisingly deep and complex. |
| Финиш | 77 | Slightly bitter oaky notes, resulting from over-used casks, mixing with light fruit notes. Once again, the maltiness stands out the most positively. Unfortunately, the whole finish is a bit thin. |
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
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| Нос | 75 | Light and fresh. Equal parts of heather honey and alcohol patches, remind me of fruit spirits like Calvados and Rakia. Some fresh oak and orchard fruits at the back, mainly red apples. Vanilla lurking at the back. A whiff of dry hay. The base tone is quite pungent even at 40%. |
| Вкус | 75 | Watery mouthfeel yet mildly oily. Malt asserts dominance here, ok now I can tell this is a malt whisky. Just a touch of honey and fruits keeping from being malt water. Mildly floral. Some toasted oak and warming peppery spices surfaced but lacked momentum, body, and strength. Very thin. |
| Финиш | 77 | Short finish. A touch of honey and paper straws, slowly drying. The oak tannin is more intense than expected. |
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.
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| Нос | 81 | Apple, pear, apple blossom dominate the nose with hints of lemon, honey and malt. With time more sherries notes (raisin, baking spice and a hint of walnut) emerge. |
| Вкус | 72 | Very marked oak note which dominates over gentler apple, syrup lemon and ginger notes |
| Финиш | 73 | short to medium finish, as in the palate oaky with some apple and then noticeable but short lived raisin, nuts and spice from the sherry casks |
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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нос 79 · вкус 83 · финиш 90
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.
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| Нос | 84 | Fruity, in particular yellow apples and pears , buttery pastry, honey and vanilla sticks...grassy. |
| Вкус | 83 | Ripe green apples again, pears, fresh wood-oak, oiliness, oatmeal... |
| Финиш | 81 | Short to medium, spicey a bit, later more delicate, oak, caramel and oatmeal again... |
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.
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| Нос | 76 | Young, metallic, green apple, lemon and maybe a little vanilla and toffee. |
| Вкус | 78 | Orange, vanilla and toffee, lemon, bitter and slightly sour |
| Финиш | 78 | Warm, vanilla, short |
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.
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 77 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
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.
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| Нос | 83 | Great fruity nose, enjoyed the apples, pear, honey aromas. Very light, fresh, great aroma for warm part of the year! |
| Вкус | 78 | Easy to drink, vanilla, honey, apples |
| Финиш | 76 | Short finish, felt like apples |
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.
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| Нос | 80 | Predominantly fresh and fruity with green apples and ripe pears, complemented by honey sweetness and vanilla. Malt and caramel notes are also present, along with a subtle hint of sherry. There are also some delicate citrus and grassy notes. . |
| Вкус | 75 | Soft and rounded with a medium body (lacking depth/complexity). Sweet fruit aromas (pear, apple, occasionally apricot) dominate, paired with butterscotch/toffee and vanilla. Malt plays an important role, accompanied by a hint of spice (ginger, white pepper, cloves) in the background. The taste matches the aroma profile and is consistent: malty-sweet with gentle fruitiness. . |
| Финиш | 60 | Short to medium finish with medium dryness. The malt and fruit sweetness fades slowly, accompanied by subtle oak and delicate pepper or spice notes. |
Generally described as simple and easy to drink, but surprisingly complex. Considering the above, I think it offers pretty good value for money.
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| Нос | 80 | It has nuances of young apple, roasted pear, cinnamon, and perhaps cedarwood? However, overall the scent is light and very delicate. |
| Вкус | 80 | The main flavor is the sweetness of the PX cask, but it's not overly sweet, and you can really taste the smoothness of the bourbon cask much earlier. When mixed with hot water, the aroma is suppressed, but surprisingly, the sweetness of the sherry cask becomes even more pronounced. Don't tell me it's a weird way to drink it, it's fine to try it, right? |
| Финиш | 81 | |
Nice, but watered down at 40% abv.
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| Нос | 82 | Sweet and fruity, with malt, vanilla, pears, apples. |
| Вкус | 83 | Sweet and fruity, with vanilla, malt, pears, apples and a hint of oak. |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium length. Sweet, with vanilla, pears and a hint of oak. |
I understand why this is the no.1 selling single malt. It is just good, affordable and is everywhere.
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
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.
нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
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| Нос | 78 | it's sweet, fresh apples and pears, delicate honey, women's perfume, freshly cut grass, alcohol is noticeable, fresh yeast and in the background you can feel red fruits but minimally |
| Вкус | 75 | noticeable alcohol, sweet apples, pears, caramel, dark chocolate and you can feel that the whisky is watered down |
| Финиш | 74 | delicate, watered down, bitter, tart, alcohol is noticeable, aftertaste of fresh fruit |
A nice introductory dram.
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| Нос | 81 | Vanilla, malty, apple, pear. |
| Вкус | 82 | Very mild, honey, vanilla, ripe pear, malty, oak. |
| Финиш | 81 | Mild, malty, tingling oak, then pear again. |
нос 78 · вкус 77 · финиш 76
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
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 79
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