Glenfiddich 12 Year Scotch | The Whiskey Dictionary

Glenfiddich 12 is a great candidate for a person's first scotch. It's the flagship of the core Glenfiddich core range. Glenfiddich is the world's best selling single malt whisky, and deserves a place on The Whiskey Dictionary.
You can also find it on my Beginner's Scotch buying list! • Scotch Whisky: The Def...
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - History
4:02 - Glenfiddich's Range
4:35 - Nosing
5:33 - Tasting
7:13 - Overall

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It's starting to get cold out there, some would say... a little chili? (That's a little joke... go make my bourbon maple chili!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPNpYGcqZeBY80

[@acc.x.cc.x9888]

This one is extremely mild and smooth which is what I love about it. Alot of whiskey makers think it has to taste like moonshine nowadays, I don't get it.

[@empowerimpact6324]

Perfect comment commercial now I'll go buy & try it for my 1st scotch

The Glenfiddich 12 was the first single malt I've ever tried and it ignited my passion for single malts but as you mentioned, as my taste developed, I find myself drinking less and less of it. Nowadays I much prefer the 15 year old solera style. However, I think Glenfiddich is a great distillery and having had the opportunity to visit it, I can say that it offers the best tour of all the distilleries in Scotland.

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

After trying 50-60+ whiskies over the past year, this ranks in my top 5, probably top 3 for single malts. I dont really know what you could ask for to make it better. I have tried plenty of more expensive ones and besides maybe some of the Islay's, none have been worth more than maybe $50. I actually tried Glenfiddich 18 and it wasnt as good as the 12, although I didnt have them back-to-back.

[@chuckandrews5339]

Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Cask is my favorite. What a first class whisky! At this date, I've tried 80 different whiskeys.

[@p____p4tel]

Its a superb starter for sure, but its a great one to return to after you've been on the journey stemming from this start. When you get reconciled back to this 12year, you'll not be disappointed and it will be remembered as good as your memory of it. Always a good reunion. Glenfiddich is an institution of scotch pleasure.

[@steveno7058]

First sips are great. I usually have a sip of water after every 2 or 3 sips of whiskey to reset my palate. Besides its good to keep hydrated

[@SuperKrisco]

I have only recently got into whisk(e)y but I have been doing the same. It helps to cleans the palate, and because whisky doesn't have the same water content of wine and beer it really dehydrates you.

[@groberti]

@@SuperKrisco even beer dehydrates me heavily :D

[@Ken-no5ip]

A whiskey with a side glass of water works best ive found

[@EricMAshley]

This is my wife's current favorite. I find it enjoyable as well. The honey really jumps out at me.

[@Voffsing1]

Just recently started to learn more about whiskey, and your channel has been a big help. Love your videos!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Voff!

[@Juandinggong]

Best scotch whisky I have ever tired and I have tired few. This goes down so smooth it is unbelievable

[@MY-bd3fo]

Before the repackaging and few years ago, the Glenfiddich 12 actually taste like a properly aged 12 years scotch. It's my daily dram. The recent bottles taste abit younger and with slight off putting sour note. For now, in the similar price range, I'm sticking to JW Black 12, Glenmorangie 10 & Glenfarclas 12 as my to go scotch. However, their travel exclusive and NAS releases are not too bad.

[@barrygiddey9139]

Great review Bill-Be nice to see more reviews on the complete range-Thanks again Bill 🥃

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'd love to

[@PSNeko]

classic classic classic glenfiddich! It has a place in my heart :)

[@MrAaronunite]

The Covid happened and they said you know what let's throw some money into this cause people got nothing to do but drink and stay at home lol 👌

[@marcwhiskey]

I'll have to recomment lol. I mentioned before, this one has it's place for Scotch beginners (me last year), for a "warm up dram" before moving on to something complex later on, like waking up your taste buds. Or it's great for a casual drink with friends or family when you might not necessarily be talking or analyzing whiskey because its just downright enjoyable overall.

[@CicadaAppreciationSociety]

Oh I agree. I like it just fine, but I've never been to a bar and though "oh! I HAVE to have a Glenfiddich 12!" More like I scan the menu and everything else is bad or too expensive and settle on it.

[@atb8660]

I think it is also a nice palate cleansing whisky if you had a sherry or peat monster and want to readjust your tastebuds. It’s interesting as the Glenfiddich does change based on what you had before, for me it’s a stock it.

[@CicadaAppreciationSociety]

@@atb8660 Oh yeah, that reminds me of when I had Ardbeg then I went back to Highland Park 12 and all I could taste was sherry sweetness. I think the pear in Gelnfiddich 12 goes well with a smoky cheese.

[@elliottboss4540]

Great review! I hope you can do a review of the Glenfiddich 15 Solera as well, I've been wanting to try it ever since finding about the solera process!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Sure!

[@paddyoflaherty2519]

This is a solid 12 yr old. I prefer Balvenie 12 or Glendronach 12 but every once in a while I go back to this one.

[@brianhunley5302]

I've been trying different scotches because I'm bored of bourbon. My first one I tried was Lagavulin Offerman edition, and then Lagavulin 16. That pretty much ruined all others because it was so good! I grabbed this one last night in hopes my wife might like it.

[@ShawGS70]

Why in Gods sweet name would you want your wife to like your scotch?

[@JB-nx6jb]

I like the Glenfiddich 12 year the best. On a different note if anyone needs a good bourbon for a reasonable price try The Duke. My cousin and I have introduced around 30 to 40 people to it and everyone has absolutely loved it. It’s definitely our go to

[@WoodlandWandererMatt]

Me and my Grandad use to have a drink of Glenfiddich most evenings when I visited after work, for the memories alone it will always be my number 1 whisky (bonus it was the first whisky I drank)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Nice that you have that memory :)

[@foodquig]

Nice remixing job!! Just perfect.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Quig

[@foodquig]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary De Nada, Dic

[@fotografi4fun]

I’m kind of done with 40% whisky, but this is actually not bad for a 40. The only 40 I definitely is going to pick up again, is Cragganmore 12. But Glenfiddich is a safe choice in a non whisky bar 😊

[@joejanca]

Would love to see you do Glenfiddich 15. It's become my go-to Scotch, and the Solera vatting process is fascinating.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Agreed on Solara.

[@relwoodmusic3630]

I agree with your "try it" rating. I'm glad I didn't buy my own bottle--I thought it was a bit underwhelming for the price last time I tried it. Maybe I'm just a bourbon guy instead...

[@ecomiks]

I loved the green/candy apple burst on the nose, was very unexpected from a scotch! I found the palate didn't live upto it as much but I could still taste the apples an hour later! I won't mind having this one around! Pricey tho... Let me know whats similar shelf and also has the fruit apple notes! Debating Aberlour 12 or 1792 Small batch from what I've read for around the $50 -$75 CAD price point.

[@joseroque1082]

Great review

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Jose!

[@kimarnholtz3129]

my favorite !!

[@erikguthrie8578]

between yours and the dummies review of this, I think I'll have to finally try this one. I skipped over this one on my intro to single malts somehow and ended up mostly in islay lol, that being said I do love all the regions of scotch so looking forward to trying this one

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Islay is a good place to end up though

[@omnibud2708]

Any chance you would a chivas regal 18 review? Great video as always

[@kaiserjang4264]

Try the Glenfiddich Project XX! It's amazing!

[@steveno7058]

Great video. Very decent whiskey, but personally I’ll pay a bit more for something with more punch and character. Stuff like Bunnahabhain 12, Arran 14, Deanston 12, etc. But its a very good Scotch for beginners.

[@RunRevCoach_Gerald]

Bunnahabin 12 is very awesome.

[@atb8660]

I would stock it and regular order it at the pub. While I agree with you comment Stephen but if I am at pub with crap glassware (90 percent of pubs) there is no point ordering a fancy whisky you will be frustrated by failing to get the complexity and if you out with mates then the focus is not on the whisky anyway. Jameson or glenfiddich 12

[@raybriffa3534]

Kicked off my evening a couple of hours ago with a dram of G12. Always enjoy it. Ashamed to say that I also have the 15yo, 18yo, IPA experiment and Fire & Cane but have yet to taste!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

No time like the present!

[@MaisonMus]

winter storm!

[@danraan]

Yes nice

[@Remrcm]

I have ALWAYS a Glenfiddich 12 at hand.

[@markreyes5222]

I would like to see a review of Project XX and Fire and Cane. I almost picked up a XX, but I need to try the 12 or the 15 first.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea. I think the fire and cane will happen

[@shadowxpredatorful]

First ever whiskey was a Glenfiddich 14 year rich oak :)

[@alexanderlapp5048]

I can't recommend any scotch to you, but I watch you for recommendations for a really good scotch for a gift for my son when he finally graduates from college. Anything with a hint of coffee maybe. $200 is the absolute maximum amount I will pay. Thanks.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have the perfect one. Glenmorangie Signet

[@alexanderlapp5048]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary, Thank you and thanks for the quick response. I will try to find that.

[@brego129]

At $30, this one basically always stays stocked in my cabinet.

[@04silverado6.0]

I would probably buy the fire and cane if i was getting a experimental but i would be more interested in a review on the ipa cask.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I bought both!

[@brianhunley5302]

Cheers

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Cheers

[@anas71600]

Which one is better Glenfiddich or black label

[@c.greystone9825]

Hi Bill, have you done Singleton (Glen Ord) series? What you think of this? I’ve got one Signature bottle but it’s easy drinking, fruity, light bodied and bland. Nothing like the Glenfidditch 12 year or even Glenfidditch Reserve Cask.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I havent done Singleton yet. I've only had it once before and it was ok

[@c.greystone9825]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thanks Bill.

[@RunRevCoach_Gerald]

I choose Fire and Cane. I just picked up a bottle and would love to hear your input. I have mine too..😉

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm sure I'll do it soon. Ive wanted to buy it for so long

[@RunRevCoach_Gerald]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I affectionately call it an Identity Crisis in a bottle.

[@jimidrammer4187]

The 14yo BBR and the Project XX are both really good. The Fire & Cane is good but not really comparable to an Islay.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I bought the fire and cane and IPA yesterday

[@dillansmit5418]

Are single malts supposed to taste boring? This was my first single malt but if all single malt taste this boring then i stick to the blended

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Nope. This is an intro single malt for sure. They get much better

[@DownSouthable]

It’s been a slow process wrapping my head around the fact that a $50 bottle of whiskey is considered “cheap”.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Only Scotch. You can buy lots of Bourbon under $50 and thats helped Bourbon boom!

[@jacoolivier9244]

Do the Balvenie 12 in the background :)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Its coming! I line up bottles im the back that I'm planning on reviewing

[@jamesharrison3845]

I have an unopened Glenfiddich 18 years old Excellence. Have you done a review of this bottle??

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Not yet!

[@WijaLE]

What would prohibition have to do with Glenfiddich's sales?

[@jkidd7608]

I don't normally spend $50 on any bottle of alcohol. Just not my thing. But usually once a year I'll buy something around $50 to drink over Thanksgiving/Christmas. I was looking for something and it came down to Glenlivet 12 or Glenfiddich 12. This was last year and I ended up going with Glenlivet which sadly I really disliked. I did just try Glenfiddich today though and I must say it is delicious although maybe a touch too sweet. Would definitely buy again though.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm glad you gave it another shot. Next year look into the Bunnahabhain 12

[@jkidd7608]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary darn... apparently I can't find it at my stores here in PA. They are state run here and not so great when it comes to selection ☹️

[@angrygio76]

tell me what better whisky you can get for the same price? Cant think of anything better for $30

[@burkec33]

This was one of the first Scotches that I tried (I started late in life drinking whisky). Drinkable but not at all complex and even rather bland to my taste.

[@axlrules8345]

Someone please tell me how much for this bottle in U.S. for now? It really not so cheap at my homeland.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Its about 45 bucks in Massachusetts

[@axlrules8345]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thanx for info)

[@rajdeepgupta78]

Just wanted to pick your brain on something, if had to opine on Glenfiddich 12 vs Glenlivet 12, which one will you prefer.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I think I'd probably pick Glenlivet 12

[@rajdeepgupta78]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thank you so much.

[@northernninety7]

Does this have the musty malt note? I tried the 14 yr and it was so damn stinky it ruined it for me.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I've never heard good stuff about the 14 years

[@atb8660]

I always get apple on the nose with Glenfiddich 12. I think it is solid classic whisky. I know it is common for people (edit: not actually talking about whisky dic) to crap on a classic to make themselves feel more discerning but I think this is very unfair to a great single malt

[@atb8660]

I would like to add it’s great for introducing folks to whisky, it is great for giving to folks who want a session on whisky but don’t care about a flavour journey and it is fantastic for when you want a whisky in a bar with terrible glassware

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I didnt think I was all that unfair. I said it was good and popular for a reason, but its the lowest age statement they make. Its not going to be mindblowing

[@atb8660]

The Whiskey Dictionary sorry I sound terrible on comments I liked your review maybe I rate it slightly higher than you. No big deal, love your work

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I appreciate that you're taking the time to comment :)

[@grumpymonk824]

How come you always put a lid on your scotch? I always thought it’s better to let it air out

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I do it for practicality of filming. The lids keep the aroma and alcohol from evaporating over the timeframe of me filming

[@sav7568]

Glenfiddich 12 has been the world's biggest selling single malt for around 45 years and this offended the purists mightily. purists = old guys with tweed jackets and pipes On receipt of that news the Grant family cried all the way to the bank then cranked up the volume of production. My favourite of the series is the 15 which is an extremely pleasant sherried and non challenging dram that slides down ever so easily. Leave the pipe at home.

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

I tried a scotch years ago that tasted like apple pie, was it Glenfiddich?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Definitely could have been. It's pretty available

[@kingratt82]

Why is it that every whisk(e)y and bourbon reviewer gives the history of the beverage? I don’t care! I just want your review and opinion!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I can't speak for others, but when I started this channel 7 years ago - nobody else was doing that... it became my thing. I figure, it's there if people want it and it's skippable if they don't.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Nice avatar btw

[@SanskarWagley]

reupload?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yup, fixed an audio issue.

[@keyworksurfer]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary the volume drops to near-nothing during the "range" section when you're showing the bottles

[@miagy420]

Glenfidich 12 for me was a big overpriced disappointment...

[@zuchmir123]

Sorry I don't think that this is a good whiskey… the taste is dull and it doesn't open in your mouth so much.. Btw your face expression when you taste it tell the story..

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I try to keep things honest. My facial expressions included

[@atb8660]

The fire and cane is rubbish! Don’t bother reviewing it

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hmm... ive heard that from some people as well as the opposite. Not sure what to think!

[@atb8660]

The Whiskey Dictionary yeah I would be interested to hear your thoughts. I thought it had a some nice flavours but a strong metallic hotness that couldn’t be tamed with ice or water. I like peaty stuff just didn’t chime with me

[@cyclops214]

So is it me or are you copying everything that Scotch for dummies keeps doing

[@Mercutio01]

Just you. I looked at the last 20 videos from each channel. This is the first overlap in that time frame.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

The S4D cover scotch. If I do scotch there is bound to be overlap

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

cyclops214 not so much overlap but going back to the basics. Hitting ones passed over before since not the cool new bourbon or scotch.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ah ok. Makes sense. Nah, I just buy whatever looks good to me

[@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too]

How much can we trust a random guy who can't even spell whisky right?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I couldn't name my channel Whisk(e)y and unlike many other channels, I drink everything.