Glenfiddich Fire and Cane
Age: NAS
Proof: 86
Neat
Notes: Campfire smoke and vanilla creme sweetness. Fainter malt noes with a hint of fruit. Thin mouthfeel and short finish.
Stars: 0 - Fine: I would not specifically choose to drink this over other readily available options
Conclusion
I wish this had been a slightly higher proof, NCF release. The rum and smoke notes go together nicely but the dram is just too thin and watery. There is a moment mid palate when I went “this is good” but all too quickly it was gone. Even a 92 proof NCF take would have been a huge upgrade. This bottle really highlights why I have moved away from most OB scotches to focus on higher proof IBs.
TL;DR: Enjoyable flavors but the anemic proof is underwhelming