Glenfarclas 12 Year

the neck pour if this scotch made me repent all of my bourbon affairs and vow to always put it above all others. the sweet dark fruit was everything you want a scotch aged in sherry cask to be. it was macallan double oaked and glengoyne 12 yr with all imperfections removed. no sulfur notes, only heaven. i can't even imagine what a longer aged glenfarclas could be. this is my favorite of favorites of all the regions. it will be a permanent fixture in my collection

I really like sherried scotch, I mean yeah its fantastic. Have been interested in this GF for some time. I do appreciate the family business model along with the direct fire heating, last of dying breed. Poured neat, nose is standard candied sugared fruits like figs , orange and berries. Which is to say its right in my wheelhouse. Honey malt and toasted oak join in as well. Some say there is smoke.... yeah ill buy that only its smelling the fire the day after its out. Mouthfeel is thinner than I expected from the stills they use but its not a problem. Palate comes in with malty barley sugars, more dark fruit along with not quite smoky singed wood notes. I was hoping for some coffee light peat notes which almost develop but fade off with just a hint. Flavors are not deep but nor is it thin either. I feel more time in the barrel would do wonders as it tastes a bit young. Finish is medium with traditional fading malt and barrel notes supported by distant jammy fruits. I like this but it cant measure up to sherry monsters such as Glendronach or for me Mac 12. Im a fan but as others have mentioned the older stock may be the way to go. Totally enjoyable despite any drawbacks though so......85/100.....I will most likely swim upstream with this distiller leaving this price point to others. I paid $45 but saw this in NH for $36 all the time, at that price point its an easy repurchase.

Sherry-forward with a surprising hit of spice. Orange undertones. Finish is spicy and brief. Overall, very pleasant with no sulfuric notes. My Rating Glossary: Two Stars: "I'd rather be drinking lite beer." Two 1/2 Stars: "Posh rubbish." Three Stars: "I love whisk(e)y. This is average love." Three 1/2 Stars: "May buy again." Four Stars: "I've got to get you into my life." Four 1/2 Stars: "Better than drugs." Five Stars: "Life is good. Whisky makes it better."