Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old


Rating:
★★★★
Score:
77/100
ABV:
43%
Region:
Speyside, Scotland
Body:
Light
Intensity:
Light
Texture:
Watery
Balance:
Good
Best served:
Neat
Theme(s):
Maltiness, white spirit, light sherry 
In a nutshell:
Dependable sherry cask whisky though boring when compared to the older expressions 
Likes:
Nice sherry buzz
Dislikes:
Watery, tad boring, lifeless 
Price:
 $90



The Glenfarclas 12 Year Old gives off a dull and unenergetic nose  which proceeds lethargically to the palate. This whisky is enjoyable, though not spectacular in my view. Its nose is delightful, but I think on the palate it is dull and watery. 

Nose

The sweetness of sherry dominates the nose, with some fresh lemon and lush green pastures! It is soft and light, with bursts of freshness.

Taste

The nose does not fairly represent the taste of this whisky, which tickles the palate with sweet sherry and the bitterness of burnt toffee which then recedes and is taken over by bitter tea leaves and an earthy bark with a whiff of smokiness.

Finish

This whisky dances on the tongue, releasing the different flavours that were present on the palate with the addition of spice. 

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