Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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| Management number | 253566662 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$31.20 | Model Number | 253566662 | ||
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Glenfarclas 12 Year Old is the sweet spot in the Glenfarclas range — a whisky that delivers noticeably more complexity and sherry depth than the 10 Year Old while remaining one of the most accessible and rewarding value propositions in all of Speyside single malt. From the same fiercely independent Grant family distillery that has operated without compromise on the slopes of Ben Rinnes since 1836, the 12 Year Old represents six generations of sherry cask expertise distilled into a bottle that consistently overdelivers on every expectation.
Matured exclusively in oloroso sherry casks — the same uncompromising commitment that defines every expression in the Glenfarclas range — the 12 Year Old develops a noticeably richer, more integrated sherry character than its younger sibling, with the additional two years of maturation allowing the oak and fruit to marry more completely and the spirit's natural sweetness to deepen and round out beautifully. Bottled at 43% to preserve the whisky's full character and texture, it strikes an ideal balance between approachability and complexity.
The nose is warm, generous, and deeply inviting — rich sherry fruit, dark raisins, and a generous vanilla sweetness open up to reveal notes of cinnamon, toasted oak, and a soft floral heathery quality from the Ben Rinnes terroir. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and beautifully rounded: Christmas cake, toffee, soft malt, dark cherry, and a warming spice build with a satisfying richness and a depth that makes it one of the most rewarding 12-year-old single malts available. The finish is long, warm, and gently drying — dried fruit, toasted oak, and a lingering sherry warmth fading gracefully.
- Distillery: Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1836)
- Region: Speyside
- Age: 12 Years
- ABV: 43% / Proof: 86
- Size: 750 mL
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Maturation: Oloroso sherry casks (first-fill & refill)
- Ownership: Family-owned & operated since 1865 (Grant family, 6 generations)
- Tasting Notes: Rich sherry fruit, dark raisins, vanilla, cinnamon, Christmas cake, toffee, dark cherry, warming spice
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