Glenfarclas 12 Year

Mild and smooth. Quite drinkable.

Took a break from my quest to find quality cheap drams to try this out and boy did I enjoy this one. I actually avoided trying this for a while based on some of the negative reviews out there but I suspect it may be from people who nose and taste it right away, this is one needed time to breathe. Nose: Beautiful and pungent, my wife smelled it across the room. Citrus, Caramel, Light smoke and Honey nut cheerios? (Used to love it as a kid on saturday mornings) Taste: Not a very creamy mouthfeel and kinda thin. Sweet right off the bat than some Licorice, Baked apple, Raisins, Ginger, rich flavor despite the thin body. Finish: The initial sweetness fades away and reveals some walnuts, oak and dark chocolate on the tail end. Fairly long and evolving. One of the best 12 year olds I've tried so far. If all direct-fired still Scotches are like this I will seek out more. This one is going into the rotation.