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Glenfiddich 12 0/10 · Lagavulin 16 8/10
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Speyside · Open
Glenfiddich 12
Round and approachable, with Pear, Apple, Vanilla, Malt and Oak.
Official product specificationVERSUS
Smoke8 points difference
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Glenfiddich 120/10
Lagavulin 168/10
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Islay · Open
Lagavulin 16
Powerfully smoky, with Peat smoke, Iodine, Seaweed, Sherry and Dried fruit.
Official product specification| Characteristic | Glenfiddich 12 | Lagavulin 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke | 0/10 | 8/10 |
| Fruit | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Sweet | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Wood | 2/10 | 6/10 |
| Spice | 2/10 | 7/10 |
| Maritime | 3/10 | 6/10 |
CharacteristicGlenfiddich 12Lagavulin 16
Smoke
0/10
8/10
Fruit
5/10
3/10
Sweet
6/10
5/10
Wood
2/10
6/10
Spice
2/10
7/10
Maritime
3/10
6/10
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Speyside · Scotland
Glenfiddich 12
Round and approachable, with Pear, Apple, Vanilla, Malt and Oak.
12 years40% ABV0/10 peat
Islay · Scotland
Lagavulin 16
Powerfully smoky, with Peat smoke, Iodine, Seaweed, Sherry and Dried fruit.
16 years43% ABV7/10 peat
Islay · Scotland
Laphroaig 10
Powerfully smoky, with Peat, Medicinal, Salt, Smoke and Citrus.
10 years40% ABV9/10 peat
Islay · Scotland
Ardbeg Ten
Powerfully smoky, with Smoke, Lime, Tar, Brine and Espresso.
10 years46% ABV9/10 peat
Islands · Scotland
Talisker 10
Lightly smoky and layered, with Sea salt, Pepper, Smoke, Citrus and Malt.
10 years45.8% ABV5/10 peat
Islands · Scotland
Highland Park 12
Lightly smoky and layered, with Heather honey, Orange, Light smoke, Spice and Malt.
12 years40% ABV3/10 peat
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Speyside · since 1887
Glenfiddich Distillery
Glenfiddich, founded in 1887 and based in Dufftown, Moray, is currently producing spirit.
- Paired bottle
- Glenfiddich 12
- Owner
- William Grant & Sons
- Location
- Dufftown, Moray, Scotland
- Character
- Pear · Apple · Vanilla
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