Glenfarclas 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.5%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £99.99
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Dried Fruit, Vanilla, Sherried, Old Wood
- Description
- Glenfarclas' 2012 distillate matured in ex-bourbon before finishing in Sauternes cask, bottled in 2025 as a rare 12-year release of just 234 bottles. The Sauternes finish adds honeyed stone fruit and subtle floral notes to Glenfarclas's signature spicy, full-bodied character. Medium body with a smooth, slightly sweet finish that lingers with wine-influenced complexity. A limited experiment that rewards collectors interested in unconventional cask finishes.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength is a 12-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.5% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, dried fruit, vanilla, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glenfarclas' 2012 distillate matured in ex-bourbon before finishing in Sauternes cask, bottled in 2025 as a rare 12-year release of just 234 bottles. The Sauternes finish adds honeyed stone fruit and subtle floral notes to Glenfarclas's signature spicy, full-bodied character. Medium body with a smooth, slightly sweet finish that lingers with wine-influenced complexity. A limited experiment that rewards collectors interested in unconventional cask finishes.
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