How is todays Glenfiddich 12 year old (L2B
7430 1708 08:37) compared to the Pure Malt (LA 4287 0106 42) edition of the
late 80’s and early 90’s? Since todays 12 year old is the successor of the Pure
Malt, you could expect them to be quite similar. Starting with the colour, you
get an indication of differences. The Pure Malt is much paler than the 12 year
old. After what I understand, the Pure Malt is eight to ten years old, but I
cannot find any big difference in maturity between the two.
I find todays Glenfiddich very fruity with
a prominent aroma of pears - almost artificially intense. The Pure Malt has
still pears, but with a nutty oily character. The Glenfiddich of today is light
drinking and very commercial. The old one is much more demanding, and I love it. I prefer the old one, but I think the new one is a better market match.
