.glenfiddich - 12yo

I re-reviewed the most consumed Scotch whisky in the world. The Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown currently produces a whopping 13 million litres of spirit per year, but that seems not to be enough, so they are building another still-house next to the current two, to add even more stills to the 32 already in operation.

40% abv, €30
single malt

Nose: sweet, vanilla, fruit, apple, pear, citrus, orange zest, lime, sweet marmalade, spicy, a hint of cinnamon, milk chocolate, mocha
Palate: creamy, sweet, caster sugar, vanilla, fruit, apple, pear, sweet cranberries, spicy, white pepper, citrus, oranges
Finish: sweet, fruity, apples, a hint of bitter marmalade, medium long
Mark: ++++/+

Conclusion: Much better as I remembered and first reviewed. I am not sure if this has to to with me becoming a snob in 2012 and not wanting to like this, or that the sample I have tasted back then was just off. All in all, this is a whisky that everyone should have in their cabinet as an every day dram, there is a reason they produce and sell this many bottles: it is just an excellent one. Don't be that guy and rule out drinking Glenfiddich because... it is 'just' Glenfiddich. Get your head out of your ass, buy a bottle, drink it, enjoy it.

More info: During the Spirit of Speyside festival 2016, a blind tasting was held with six whiskies, divided over three categories: 12yo and under, 13-20yo, 21yo and older. In all three categories, Glenfiddich turned out to be the winner with their standard lineup 12yo, 18yo and 21yo. That alone should say something.

.many thanks to the #dram16winners twitter tasting to re-introduce me, and opening my eyes