Glenfarclas 12-Year Cask Strength
58.6% ABV - Highlands, Scotland
Nose: Dried fruits and citrus, plum, and some chocolate and candied spices.
Taste: Rich, velvety fruit compote, with citrus, wine gums (candy) and spices.
Finish: Dark, ripe fruits, and a lasting light wood spice.
A lovely dram of Glenfarclas. Having the 12-Year kicked up a notch to Cask Strength really adds on layers of flavour a lot more depth. This definitely touches into the territory of a Sherry bomb and is surprisingly sippable without diluting with water!
Out of stock now, of course, though it was a treat to have it. I highly recommend considering the Glenfarclas 12-Year Cask Strength if you see it because I think that it is a great value whisky.
Details: Bottled for The Strath (Dram Association).
Tasted 07 November 2022. (Posted 15 February 2023.)
89/100
Detailed Rating Information...
90+: Fantastic whisky; highly recommended.
My favourite whiskies – I might have more than one bottle if the price is right and the supply is limited! The higher values in this range will reflect a stronger balance and consistency between components.
85-89: Great whisky; recommended.
Whiskies that tick the flavour boxes and you'll likely hear about these from me. An easy decision to order at a bar/restaurant and one to consider buying a bottle of.
80-84: Very good whisky; recommended, but still consider trying before you buy.
Most of these whiskies I was really happy to have the opportunity to taste, but, apart from a dram here and there, I don’t think I would buy a bottle.
75-79: Good whisky; consider trying before you buy.
These are whiskies that I did enjoy drinking, but likely would reach for another bottle or select something different to order.
65-74: Average; consider trying before you buy, but not recommended.
There is nothing that stood out about this whisky and I might be inclined to mix it with soda or in a cocktail, instead of trying to enjoy its own flavours.
50-64: Bad; not recommended.
I didn’t like this and would sooner pass on another opportunity and order a beer instead than have it again… but never say never.
