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Отзывы описывают Glenfarclas 12 как доступный шерри-виски с нотами мёда, сухофруктов, ванили и орехов, часто называемый хорошим вариантом для знакомства с дистиллерией. Мнения о теле и интенсивности расходятся: часть отмечает лёгкость и «водянистость», другие — характер и плотность шерри.
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В большинстве текстовых отзывов аромат и вкус описываются через шерри-ноты: сухофрукты, изюм, финики, черри, орехи, мёд, ваниль, карамель, шоколад и специи; нередко упоминаются цитрусовые (апельсиновая корка), а также лёгкие дымные или травянистые оттенки. Несколько отзывов прямо называют его хорошим введением в стиль дистиллерии и подходящим для начинающих, а также отмечают хорошее соотношение цены и качества, особенно для литровой бутылки. При этом встречаются и критические замечания: «водянистость», недостаток интенсивности при 43%, разбавленность, горечь, а также мнение, что шерри-влияние слабее ожидаемого и что есть более удачные варианты за те же деньги.
Отдельно отмечается изменчивость партий и то, что виски может требовать времени в бутылке, чтобы «округлиться»; некоторые считают его простым и быстро забывающимся, другие — характерным и плотным по шерри для 12 лет. Финиш чаще описывают как средний или средне-долгий, тёплый, пряный, иногда с лёгкой горечью. В целом тексты сходятся на том, что это доступный, узнаваемо шерри-ориентированный молт с мёдом и сухофруктами, но оценки его тела, интенсивности и сложности заметно расходятся.
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Like the water my grandma used after washing the pot
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Just how is the entry level Glenfarcals? See the full review at:http://maltandoak.com/glenfarclas-12-so-very-glenfarclas/
Caramel-vanilla and oak nose. Good, sweet, sweet, slightly oaky, nutty finish and clove.
In comparison with the 10 years, the nose is a bit sharper, body a little fuller and the aftertaste a bit longer. But put them side by side and I believe that many, including myself, would have a hard time keeping them apart.
нос 68 · вкус 71 · финиш 66
My review can be found here: http://themaltdesk.blogspot.dk/2015/07/glenfarclas-12-2014-distillery-bottling.html
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Colour: Gold-Amber Nose: Honey, Grapes, sherry-cask comes through. A tiny bit of smoke comes through Taste: again honey, malt, toffee, maybe even butter-scotch, and again just a hint of smoke Finish: long and spice, a bit of orange peels. The sherry cask is noticeable. Vanilla is in there somewhere Bottle: the typical Glenfarclas shape. Nice labels
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Yes! full sherry maturation. That honey makes it very accessable, but it still has a lot character (spicy, yeast, fermented, herbs, dry oak) which prevent it from being boring for anyone, surprisingly dense sherry notes for just 12 years. To me, this is one of the best 12yo Sherry Malts on the market (since Macallan or Glendronach Original doesn't convince me at this moment). There is nothing not to like. 1L for 30€ (How is that possible?) Bottled 26.04.2016 EDIT: Yes, 100% Oloroso, see Website
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Family-owned distillery, direct-fired stills and this unmistakable sherry-infused style - what's not to like about Glenfarclas? Light, sweet and fruity, the aroma kicks off with oranges, apricots and unripe banana, followed by shortbread, allspice and vegetal notes. The arrival is zesty, sparkling and reminiscent of Fanta. Water tames the initial roughness of the spirit, revealing dried fruits, pineapple and menthol. Dark chocolate, peppery spices and gummy bears fade in the medium finish. It's still a bargain for a 12-year-old, although not as robust as it used to be. RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Reasonably priced (~€30,- for a litre bottle where I'm from), and still a respectable dram. Don't expect your typical sherry notes in this one. All in all a good beginner whisky if you want to explore if you ask me!
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| Нос | 86 | Quite green at first. Green apples, gooseberries, unripe fruit, green and red grapes both make an appearance. Then plums and dried red fruits in cream and a noticeable, bitter oak note. Water brings out a big vanilla/toffee note. Really liking the nose on this one! |
| Вкус | 83 | The initial taste is syrupy sweet, with honey and vanilla. Then a savoury malty note with hints of fruit, mostly green (like the nose). Not what one would expect from a typical sherried whisky. Improves with water for my taste. Citrus fruits and gummy bears come to mind now. |
| Финиш | 83 | Pleasantly spicy, with green apple, orange and lemon. Medium in length and quite dry. |
Cherry cream. Aged blackberries. We are in the forest, there is a certain humidity, it is leafy, but there are conifers too, it is slightly minty, hazelnuts, chestnuts, resin, tree bark, light honey, ferns, heather, loose soil. Currants and other berries. On the palate, spices are quite good, fruit cake, paprika, cardamom, nutmeg. Baked apples. Not bad finish, on charcoal, dry wood, it's a little rough but quite long. A touch of candied ginger. Fir thorns. It is an excellent aperitif whisky. It's warm, friendly, without being too original or aggressive to disturb the bourgeois. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/11/glenfarclas-12-yo.html
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| Нос | 81 | Fruity fragrance, white flesh fruits, dark flesh fruits, vanilla-oaky, super sweet scented, spice, tropical fruits, pear, honey, candied apple, very subtle smoke |
| Вкус | 83 | Sherried, mid bodied, tea-like sweetness, pear, oily, dark flesh fruits, slightly spicy, slightly smoky |
| Финиш | 85 | Sweet pomelo aftertaste, pears, tropical fruits, lingering tea-like floral sweetness, mid to long |
Pleasant entry-level product that reflects the basic character of the distillery well - unfortunately somewhat watered down
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Nose: Sherry all the way. Sweet sherry. Initial taste: Sweet, a fade hint of spices and a little oak around the corner Body: Light and asking for more Finish: medium-long. Sweetness coming back, and stays there for a minute or two Price: the 1 litre bottle is a absolute steal. Very much worth the money. Presentation: Sober but decent as all of them
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Does not take water well for the nose. In the taste it does. Glenfarclas is a recommendation for beginner and connoiseur.
too pungent and bit monotonic. Lacks of balance. I like Glenfarclas 10 more. Overall, least interesting on their range from 10 to 40 yo. Drinkable, but not special.
Specific of this whisky is that it taste like butter popcorn.
whisky tasting the horn 21 7 17
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
This is a well made dram. The length of engagement is a testament to that. It has a light-medium mouthfeel and similar tears from the bead-line. The nose starts off with fino sherry influence and finishes with olorosso influence. The palate is the opposite. Many of the negative tastes and smells that put people off this whisky are often the fino sherry ones. There seems to be an expectation that Glenfarclas's well-known sherry cask policy will mean sweet, rich, and fruity. Those are there, but so are the tart, green, tannic white-wine notes from the fino. If the latter smells and tastes appeal to you, you'll like this one. If not, maybe go for the 15 or 25 year old expressions.
Viscosity, astringency
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
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I really wanted to like this but all I get is the Sherry cask influence and a light body.
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| Нос | 85 | Aromatic, dessert, peaches, apricots, aromatic oranges, lots of honey, milk chocolate, notes of aromatic oak, some dried plums and red fruits, light notes of green fruits, a small handful of herbs, slightly nutty, some raisins, a tiny pinch of spices |
| Вкус | 83 | Malty with notes of wine, peaches, apricots, oranges, dried red fruits, lots of honey, minimal citrus, a pinch of spices, dark chocolate, notes of oak, dried plums, some green fruits, slightly nutty |
| Финиш | 83 | Long, slightly citrusy, malty, dark chocolate with wine notes, slightly nutty, a small pinch of spices |
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Disappointed. The simplest possible bolt.
Aroma-Delicate;Palate-82/100; Aftertaste-Medium ;
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Excellent whisky and excellent as an aperitif.
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84/100
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
Nose shines for me and the palate is just okay. Overall I think this is a decent entry level pour.
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Very grainy, but all in all quite pleasant. 65 points
The fruity, sour aromas in the smell surprised me, it smelled different than the other representatives of Glenfarclas' core range. Spicy and oak predominate in the taste. The fruit content recedes more into the background. The 12 year old definitely has character. Certainly suitable for beginners. A passable evening companion on a night out with friends.
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| Нос | 85 | The whisky starts out surprisingly acidic and fruity the first time you sniff it. The orange note that is so typical for me in Glenfarclas Malts is not present at all at the beginning. Instead, sweet and sour lemon candies, gooseberries and physalis. A few roasted hazelnuts are also in an oak bowl. Over time, however, strawberries, raspberries and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla show up - the sherry cask aging is now more evident. The alcohol is well integrated and the 43% ensure a proper transport of the aromas to the nose. |
| Вкус | 85 | A soft, velvety mouthfeel. It starts off quite spicy with a good amount of nutmeg and cinnamon. Strong and warming. The light yet present sweetness, reminiscent of blossom honey, only briefly asserts itself against the spiciness. The sour lemon and gooseberry aromas are more present as fruit. However, the typical sherry fruits are missing in the taste. |
| Финиш | 83 | Dark chocolate and hazelnuts appear at the beginning of the thoroughly warming finale. The oak is clear and stays present for a little longer. |
The scent of barrels, dried grapes, and deep richness.
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| Нос | 84 | Creamy, Eaton Mess, Dunnage warehouse, Raspberry, Blackcurrant, Salty, Oloroso sherry, Fresh woodiness, Sultana, Funky fruity spirit, Balblair like, More overripe fruits, Stone fruit, Peaches, Apricots, Clean but funky, |
| Вкус | 78 | Thin, Bitter, Woody, Honey, Apricot, Grains, Sweet, American oak, Lacking a lot versus nose, let down |
| Финиш | 77 | Short to medium, spicy, peppery, bitter, cinnamon, anise |
нос 80 · вкус 88 · финиш 80
Not sure about this whisky. It`s full of taste, but just not really my taste. The aftertaste lasts but again, it`s not my favorite taste unfortunately.
Nothing too special, still it's not a bad option for an everyday dram maybe.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Sampled this in a line up of Glenfarclas 13 (SMWS bourbon cask), 10, 12, 21, 25, 40, and the 105. A reliable, good quality malt.
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dryness in the mouth, a bit of bitterness, and malty sweetness! spicy, peppery on the palate, a little dust and fruit a little moldy and dusty.
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
нос 77 · вкус 78 · финиш 77
Quantity over quality. This is probably the cheapest sherry influenced single malt you can get for the money (let's be honest, you barely feel the sherry... 3rd or 4th use casks)... talking about the 1 liter bottle. Good tongue warmer before drinking something nicer. Let it sit for a while because the alcohol isn't well integrated. Kinda bitter, not even the bourbon notes are very prominent... very little sherry influence... tastes a bit like steel. it is spicy which I like. Good for a beginner or if you want quantity... maybe drink with friends without distributing your precious proper sherried dram with a bunch of drunks. Honestly the Balvenie 12 Triple Cask 1l is almost the same price and a million times better. Or go for an Aberlour 12... so many better options.
Tried again after many years. Still awesome. Good for beginners.
Nice sherried whisky. The casks seems to be not very active. Nice nose bit cherry, walnut cake, ripe fruit, all light in nature, likes to open up with time. The initial taste isn't much spirity, clean, medium complex arrival, nice sweet development, cherry, ripe summer fruit, passion fruit, salted caramels, spices, nutty character... again the cherry isn't dominant to either nose or the palate. The finish is medium long and spicy. You can get it for the right price on offer in supermarkets sometimes and that is good value for money 43% with natural colour. Otherwise there's better whisky out there for asking price. ( around 38 £ in UK )
Nice balanced sherries whisky with a long warming finish. I like it but a few years more would be fit the sherry character of the whisky.
нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 85
Aroma: oak, sherry, honey, taste: sweet, subtle spice, tingling on the tongue, finish: medium, light sweetness / dryness Conclusion: lighter, uncomplicated single malt, tasty ;-)
Was not my case. Maybe next time.
The whisky offers everything you would expect from a 12-year sherry cask matured whisky.
sharp, sprittig, woody, thin - combines everything I do not like about GF
On the nose, spices, fruits, wood and a fine sherry! On the palate, vanilla, honey, spices, soft orange fruits, freshly baked wood! In the finish, average on same aromas A standard too quickly forgotten, as usual, but which keeps a unique character!
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old, 43%. 50ml pour from the top of a newly opened bottle at the Minerva Inn Plymouth, Sep 2018. Short review in company of Teresa. Very easy going whisky, a creamy easy going malt. Just really easy - simple oaky. Plain but serviceable. 3.3/79
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
[Tasted in conjunction with the 25y] This went pretty much how I expected it to go. Everything is quite pleasant, but I don’t think these bottles are aimed at me. To my high-ABV acclimatised palate, both seem like the amount they have to offer would increase in line with their alcohol level. At 43%, the intensity was just not there. More forgivable at 12 years, but at 25 it rankles. I’ve not had masses of Glenfarclas, though with this set, I think that’s the last of the standard Official Bottlings. I definitely got more from the 46% 15 than any of the others (the 105 was also not for me), but to date, my favourite Glenfarclas has been an SMWS bottle that was aged exclusively in ex bourbon. Which I'm sure is some kind of blasphemy.
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| Нос | 77 | Quite lively: Dried fig, dried mango and sultanas sunken into cooked apple doctored up with orange zest, lemon juice, and topped with candied nuts |
| Вкус | 76 | Apple juice, apricot nectar and caramel develop precisely drawn wood tannins that threaten to tighten, but never quite make it to spice. |
| Финиш | 75 | Honeyed and soft menthol mingle with weak sweet coffee |
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| Нос | 82 | Sherry aroma distinct. Chocolate. Raisins. Nuts. Cocoa. Dried fruit: apple, plum. Citrus: orange peel. Honey. Vanilla. Toffee. Pepper. Alcohol almost unnoticeable. |
| Вкус | 83 | Sweet. Sherry in the foreground again. Chocolate. Nuts. Raisins. Cocoa. Dried fruits: apple, plum. Orange peel. Honey. Vanilla. Oak. Pepper. Cinnamon. A bit of alcohol, which was almost not there on the nose, but it doesn't bother. |
| Финиш | 83 | Sherry and fruit. Citrus. More oak than on the tongue. Pepper. Cinnamon. Lasts a long time, especially the chocolate (bitter). A slight bitterness appears. |
With good intensity, flavours, personality and oiliness, the Glenfarclas 12 Year-Old is a solid sherried whisky. Truly a great sipper.
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| Нос | 80 | Sherry forward. Golden raisins, dried fruits, figs and dates. Slight spice. Caramel and butter scotch. With time, malt and fresh apples. Good oak presence. |
| Вкус | 81 | Sweet and spicy. Grapes and raisins. Dried fruits. Wood and spice. Vanilla and caramel on the back end, reminiscing crème brûlée. Slight oily mouthfeel. |
| Финиш | 80 | Medium-long and warming finish. Caramel, wood, dried fruits and spice. Lasting burnt sugar taste, with a slight bitterness. |
Tried this at the Whisky Live Shanghai 2012: Nice vatting of 2/3 sherry and 1/3 plain oak where the sherry has the upper hand. Sweet, mellow, fruity with pronounced vanilla and caramel. Easy and good every day dram.
Lots of sherry and fruit in this, Glenfarclas 12 was originally bottled for export and travel retail markets. In 2006, it was named the "Best Sherried Whisky" in the Single Malt World Cup, and in 2007 and 2008 it won Gold at the Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival.
An excellent introduction to the distillery style. Glenfarclas means Glen of the Green Grassland, and the freshness on the nose reminds me of grassland in spring. So, for me, this is the `farclas` aroma. In 2006 this was named the `Best Sherried Whisky` in the Single Malt World Cup. More recently Glenfarclas 12 Years Old won Gold at the Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival in 2007 and again in 2008.
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In comparison with the 10yo much more mature; the metallic aftertaste is, if at all, only noticeable at a distance.
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So this is after a 15-year trial of a slight disappointment ... In the smell it's still good, but then it drops to the average
Typical Glenfarclas character. Rather it's closer to 10 years than the 15 years old.
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
too flat and sweet for me
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
This is a gritty one. I was actually disappointed at first. Needs time in the bottle to mellow out and rid itself of a few rough edges. Takes water well.
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
You can find our review at http://www.whiskybros.com/#!Glenfarclas-12yo/c21kp/5769427f0cf2710e3e67fd0b
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Great sherry keg whisky of the entry-level class, very tasty, but has character, not too soft, with a full 12 years and 43% for 30-35 € per a great buy.
compared to price, one of the best whiskies
Very nice on the nosing but average in palate.
better and rounder compared to the 8th and 10th vieeel. The sherry is noticeable, it is very mild and very pleasant to drink
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
12 yo color: natural amber 43% abv Highland SM
A first-class whisky. Well-rounded. No-nonsense.
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Delicious sweetish smell and taste, slightly floral
нос 70 · вкус 74 · финиш 74
Nose:- Rich dried fruits, fig, honey and warm bread with lightly pungent ash smoke. Palate:- Medium body with dried fruit sweetness, rich as the aroma, consistent and balance. Hint of ash linger. Finish:- Classic sherry cask finishes, long and warming. Smooth with whiff of spices. Mouth coating. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur
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For a rainy evening in early autumn.
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A very docile, run of the mill Glenfarclas. Good introduction to the style of the distillery.
Fruity aroma, heather honey, cinnamon, plums, vanilla and malt. Vanilla sweet taste, mint, nutmeg, toffee, orange marmalade, vanilla and malt. Medium long, fruity and malty end.
Way more complex and spicy than the 10yo.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
Nice but not special. If found it an average experience. The nose has a little sour note that I did not find very pleasant. The Arrival is ok, but I could not detect much in the development. The 105 cask is more value for your buck, but that's my opinion.
нос 67 · вкус 75 · финиш 68
Not a bad single malt that stands out because of its own character of comparable whiskys of the same age. Good value for money - 23.12.2015
good introduction to get to know the Glenfarclascharakter with often strong wood influence. Acts on the palate much older than in the nose which is rather fresh-fruity and young.
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нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Bang 4 the buck 1l bottle. Batches vary, some are visibly darker with more sherry influence. Quality-wise on the level of Farclas 18 for cheaper money. Recommended, good bottle to bring to weddings, not as a gift but for interested folk to kill during festivities.
Great sherry whisky
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| Нос | 83 | sherry, vanilla, floral, honey, overripe red berries, fruit |
| Вкус | 82 | lacks density, sweet, sherry, all the same overripe fruits and berries, fresh wood |
| Финиш | 82 | the finish is long-lasting, pleasant soft, sweetish-spicy |
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| Нос | 79 | Fruity, honey, wood |
| Вкус | 83 | Honey, dried fruit, vanilla, sherry |
| Финиш | 79 | hot, average long, hints of honey and dried fruit |
Just not good, but still better than 18yo.
нос 81 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
An original bottling with an excellent value for money.
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| Нос | 75 | Caramel, honey, vanilla. Strong malt smell with lemon zest. |
| Вкус | 75 | Cereals, Forest fruit jam, still the Honey. Candied apricots. |
| Финиш | 70 | Medium length. Same as mouth with cinnamon. |
The best whisky for the price.
нос 84 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
a very nice, simple Einsteigermalt, just like you want a classic Speysider, unfortunately a bit flat on the palate and the finish.
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A big , firm body.
Very balanced and flavor sherry whisky. It needs some (not a long) time to be opened and comes with different kind of sherry and dried fruits notes. The only disadvantage that it is little bit overpriced.
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
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N: Sherry notes, red berries, vanilla, green apples, grapes, herbs, butterscotch, milk chocolate P: Sherry, apples, butterscotch, milk chocolate, vanilla, honey in the background F: Medium, very pleasant, hazelnuts and butterscotch I love Glenfarclas! 85/100 Absolute beast when it comes to value for money.