The 12 year is the only Glenfiddich I have sampled so far in my scotch-tasting career, and I must say, I was disappointed. While the smoothness achieved in such a young scotch is amazing, the lack of character and complexity is baffling. If Glenfiddich could pull off The Macallan 12's flavors (or if The Macallan could be as smooth as Glenfiddich 12), then I would really be able to get into liking 12 year old scotches. Unfortunately, the only 12s I have tasted so far that have any character are too rough for a teetotaler such as I.