Glenfiddich Coaran Reserve

[Taggerung]

I just received a bottle of Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve 12yo as a gift from a friend. It was purchased at a duty-free shop.

1) Has anyone here tried it?

2) How does it compare with "standard" Glenfiddich 12 or anything else for that matter?

3) Is it any good?

-T

[ThomasH]

I have never heard of this version of Glenfiddich, but will say that the regular 12yr. bottling is one of my favorite single malts!

Thomas

[Taggerung]

I've read some reviews and tasting notes and it's a special expression trying to recreate the flavor of a peated Glenfiddich as it was during the second world war when coal supplies were scarce.

A peated/smokey Glenfiddich is a bit of an oxymoron I understand so I wonder if anyone has tried it.

[Megawatt]

I believe it is finished in casks which previously held Islay malt. Smoky Glenfiddich! Never had it, but I've read good reviews.

[drrich1965]

I believe it is finished in casks which previously held Islay malt. Smoky Glenfiddich! Never had it, but I've read good reviews.

[Megawatt]

Sounds more like a rather average blended Scotch than a single malt, by your description.

[kateric]

Smokier than their normal stuff, but nothing like Highland Park or Talisker. Definite fruity undertone. Little spicy on the finish. Bottle says 'powerful'... I would not say so... I've always thought their stuff would be better at higher proof - this included. I don't find it to be anything special really. The only one in their line I have really liked allot was the Solera Reserve.