Glenfarclas 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £54.95
- Community rating
- 4.19 / 5 (67 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- Glenfarclas 12 Year Old displays the depth that sherry maturation brings to Speyside character. Award-winning for its balance of dried fruit, vanilla, and subtle spice, this expression was originally crafted for travel retail and remains a benchmark sherried whisky.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Holds a 4.2/5 community rating. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old displays the depth that sherry maturation brings to Speyside character. Award-winning for its balance of dried fruit, vanilla, and subtle spice, this expression was originally crafted for travel retail and remains a benchmark sherried whisky.
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