Distillery/Brand: Glenfiddich
Region: Speyside
ABV: 43%
Colour: Deep Gold
Nose: 24
Taste: 24
Finish: 23
Balance: 23
Review
I have a deep rooted respect for Glenfiddich because they are responsible for making single malts popular across the globe. Not only with their strong marketing efforts but with their consistently good tasting malts.
I reviewed the 30 year old a while ago but recently came across this 2008 bottling which is rumored to have spirits from as far back as the 60s.
Nose: The nose reminds me of the 18 but is more refined with a strong elegance. The sherry is unmistakeable and brings out the chocolate nuts and burnt orange which is so characteristic of this distillery. And for the first time in my life I got a whiff of blue denim jeans. Don’t ask my how. It flashed in my head so I’m writing it down.
Palate: The candied orange on the palate is just gorgeous. Dark pepper and chocolate syrup rule in a creamy dance of decadence. This is the perfect mouthfeel intensifying the longer you hold it.
Finish: The long gorgeous finish clings to your mouth urging you to give the malt another go. Quick!
Rating: 94
The Malt Activist 
i have heard that there is a malt whisky club one can join, you can purchase nips of different malts to try before u actually buy, is that true if so would appreciate the address or contact details.
I’m just beginning to get into malts have tried afew different ones but am learning still. your help and advise how best to enjoy these superb whiskys would be much appreciated.
thank you.
your review on the fiddich 30. is brilliant. thank you
Hi Toni
It really depends on where you live. If anywhere in the UK then SMWS (Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is the club to join. They are independent bottlers with a bar. So you can sample their wares before purchasing anything.
Most online retailers also sell 3cl (30ml) samples for you to taste before actually buying full bottles.
If neither of this is available to you then the best thing to do is join a whisky club and hope your fellow members are generous enough to share their whiskies with you.
Good luck!