Glenfarclas 12 Year

GLASS: Glencairn Whiskey Glass NOSE: Butterscotch/caramel, oak, cereal, a hint of smoke. PALATE: Well balanced. Golden raisins, baking spice, and some citrus to lift things at the end. CONCLUSION: Very well done. I’m an Islay fan but this is a fine dram.

Great Highland, caramel, leather, s cheaper then abelour

Burnished brass color with a boisterous and sexy nose of vanilla, honeyed cream, orange zest, tangerine, apricot, Turkish fig, golden raisin (sultanas), and graham cracker. It returns those flavors on palate with a short but soothing finish of dried fruits, honey, and subtle black pepper. Very solid for a widely available sub-$50 bottle of well-made Scotch.