This is my favorite non peated single malt. I’m not one of the types that wants to have an adventure with each brand/type of scotch. I just pick a few that taste nice to me and stick with them.
The history and background at the beginning were excellent, thank you. I believe that they were also the first distillery to open a real visitor's centre in 1969. Truly pioneers. I will definitely be getting another bottle one day. Sure I have had whiskies that are miles better already, but this and the 15 are still respectable.
I do enjoy studying along with you. As a corporate multinational, Grant just recently bought Hudson Whiskey which is in my neighborhood. That's fine, they rebranded (poorly IMHO) and I see the whiskey in many California store videos. So I guess the new label stands out. The bourbon and rye are perfectly fine whiskeys. The problem is that in order to protect their Hendricks brand they stopped selling the local New York state apple gin which we really liked. Hendricks is average at best, but I'm sure it has a HUGE market share.
Out of nostalgia, I still have a soft spot for this. I believe there are aficionados who use GF 12YO as their 'calibration' whisky - to check that their nose and palate are on song prior to tasting some 'proper' drams. Cheers, Erik.
When I was first getting into scotch a local shop had the 12, 15, and 18 all discounted so I picked up a bottle of each and it was a great early experience comparing the three. I’ve still got a soft spot for Glenfiddich, but admittedly, I don’t buy or drink it much anymore. Couldn’t agree more that it is the ideal whisky for beginners
No matter how deep I get into whisky, how far toward the tip of the spear my tastes migrate, every time I go back and touch base with Glenfiddich 12, I am reminded that it doesn't suck. That... has to be worth something.
I like this and the 15 for what they are. I'd also place the score somewhere in that vicinity. Sometimes, when I want a lighter dram I can enjoy without thinking about it too much, I reach for this. Thankfully, Glenfiddich also has other offerings that impress and surprise me, for instance the Project XX. As for 40-percenters that do work with ice well, I find JW Black or Highland Park 12 do the trick nicely. I actually prefer HP 12 with ice.
Its a great entry drop its very fruity and light in body. Green apples, vanilla and honey are present on the nose and palate. Great distillery history its always interesting to see the back stories.
I tried GF12 about 20 years ago. For me it was too boring so I stayed away from all scotch for the next 15 years. I tried Laphroaig QC and fell in love with Peat. I just need a more robust drink.
When I first started I tried Glenfiddich 12 and found it lacking. My first bottle of scotch was Glenmorangie 10. Glenfiddich 12 was not very tasty at all, I had Glenlivet 12 after that one and again was not to my taste. Glenlivet 14 cognac was actually quite good. So, I gave it some time about a month or so, and went back to Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet 12. Same result. I have tried a couple more times after that and just didn't find them to my taste. I am planning on trying the Solara. I suspect it is a distillate that needs time.
A good beginner scotch or budget scotch to keep around. I have a soft spot for their lineup but don't seek it out at all due to the bottling strength. Easy and non offensive flavors.
Good history and discussion, However, I respectfully disagree, that this is for the beginner only. It is a refreshing scotch that is wonderful and enjoyable. I enjoy a wide variety of whiskeys and the peated scotches up to Ardbeg's full line are also wonderful (however, those are not for beginners). I loveGlenfiddich 12 neat, as well as their 14 and 15 yr editions.
It’s a good whiskey. Not everything has to be a pretentious triple oaked twice baked blessed by three chubby angels single malt . Sometimes you just want a good solid whiskey and no silly hype.
As much as I can tell, its about $140 more and it comes in a replica of the original 1963 release bottle. Supposedly the master blender has blended it to TASTE like the 1963 release but I have my doubts.
Tired off all the this is only an "entry level" whisky. Such snobbery. I'm a 30 year scotch / bourbon drinker and like many higher proof whiskies. Ardbeg Correyvrecken being my absolute favorite but I always come back to the Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. They're just good.
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This is my favorite non peated single malt. I’m not one of the types that wants to have an adventure with each brand/type of scotch. I just pick a few that taste nice to me and stick with them.
The history and background at the beginning were excellent, thank you. I believe that they were also the first distillery to open a real visitor's centre in 1969. Truly pioneers. I will definitely be getting another bottle one day. Sure I have had whiskies that are miles better already, but this and the 15 are still respectable.
Glad you enjoyed it
I tried this, once, and I was generally pleased with it.
I live 20 mins from Dufftown! Glad to see how well your RUclips channel is growing!
Awesome! Thank you! We met at the airport, right?
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies yes mate! On my way to Cyprus at heathrow
I do enjoy studying along with you.
As a corporate multinational, Grant just recently bought Hudson Whiskey which is in my neighborhood. That's fine, they rebranded (poorly IMHO) and I see the whiskey in many California store videos. So I guess the new label stands out. The bourbon and rye are perfectly fine whiskeys.
The problem is that in order to protect their Hendricks brand they stopped selling the local New York state apple gin which we really liked. Hendricks is average at best, but I'm sure it has a HUGE market share.
Out of nostalgia, I still have a soft spot for this. I believe there are aficionados who use GF 12YO as their 'calibration' whisky - to check that their nose and palate are on song prior to tasting some 'proper' drams. Cheers, Erik.
When I was first getting into scotch a local shop had the 12, 15, and 18 all discounted so I picked up a bottle of each and it was a great early experience comparing the three. I’ve still got a soft spot for Glenfiddich, but admittedly, I don’t buy or drink it much anymore. Couldn’t agree more that it is the ideal whisky for beginners
No matter how deep I get into whisky, how far toward the tip of the spear my tastes migrate, every time I go back and touch base with Glenfiddich 12, I am reminded that it doesn't suck. That... has to be worth something.
I like this and the 15 for what they are. I'd also place the score somewhere in that vicinity. Sometimes, when I want a lighter dram I can enjoy without thinking about it too much, I reach for this. Thankfully, Glenfiddich also has other offerings that impress and surprise me, for instance the Project XX.
As for 40-percenters that do work with ice well, I find JW Black or Highland Park 12 do the trick nicely. I actually prefer HP 12 with ice.
Its a great entry drop its very fruity and light in body. Green apples, vanilla and honey are present on the nose and palate. Great distillery history its always interesting to see the back stories.
My very first Scotch.
My father’s favourite scotch.
I tried GF12 about 20 years ago. For me it was too boring so I stayed away from all scotch for the next 15 years. I tried Laphroaig QC and fell in love with Peat. I just need a more robust drink.
When I first started I tried Glenfiddich 12 and found it lacking. My first bottle of scotch was Glenmorangie 10. Glenfiddich 12 was not very tasty at all, I had Glenlivet 12 after that one and again was not to my taste. Glenlivet 14 cognac was actually quite good. So, I gave it some time about a month or so, and went back to Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet 12. Same result. I have tried a couple more times after that and just didn't find them to my taste. I am planning on trying the Solara. I suspect it is a distillate that needs time.
A good beginner scotch or budget scotch to keep around. I have a soft spot for their lineup but don't seek it out at all due to the bottling strength. Easy and non offensive flavors.
Good history and discussion, However, I respectfully disagree, that this is for the beginner only. It is a refreshing scotch that is wonderful and enjoyable. I enjoy a wide variety of whiskeys and the peated scotches up to Ardbeg's full line are also wonderful (however, those are not for beginners). I loveGlenfiddich 12 neat, as well as their 14 and 15 yr editions.
It’s a good whiskey. Not everything has to be a pretentious triple oaked twice baked blessed by three chubby angels single malt . Sometimes you just want a good solid whiskey and no silly hype.
Erik, what the difference between Glenfiddich The Original and Glenfiddich 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky ?
As much as I can tell, its about $140 more and it comes in a replica of the original 1963 release bottle. Supposedly the master blender has blended it to TASTE like the 1963 release but I have my doubts.
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies I see. Thanks
One year ago, you looked so different. Thought i was watching someone else. This one has nice flavors, sadly it has low abv
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Tired off all the this is only an "entry level" whisky. Such snobbery. I'm a 30 year scotch / bourbon drinker and like many higher proof whiskies. Ardbeg Correyvrecken being my absolute favorite but I always come back to the Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. They're just good.
"Entry Level" generally means lower abv, cheaper and easier to acclimate to but a newbie. It is not a derision of those who like the whisky.