Maybe a bit rough and ready for a 12 year old whiskey, compared to Glenmorangie's Lasanta, Quinta Ruban and for instance the Redbreast 12. The taste itself is outstanding, spicy, fruity and not overly sweet, very well balanced. Definitely a big step up over the Glenmorangie 10. And more outspoken in both flavor and nose than the slightly timid Lasanta and even the Redbreast 12. But the mouthfeel is somewhat less smooth, with a little alcohol burn on the tongue and back in the throat and a tiny bit more watery than the other whiskeys I mentioned, it lacks a luxurious mouth feel. Price-quality wise however this one beats the others. 30 euro for a one liter bottle, whereas the other bottles I mentioned (excluding the Glenmorangie 10) cost more than 40 euro for a 70cl bottle! And on overal balance of flavor; sweets, spice and fruitiness (not including depth of flavor) I may prefer this Glenfarclas over every Glenmorangie offering I tried, with the Nectar d'Or as exception.