Glenfarclas 12 years

Score: 67

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old landed squarely in the middle of the pack, 4th out of 6 in its tasting, earning a quiet nod rather than loud applause. It’s a dependable dram, aged in Oloroso sherry casks, but it doesn’t quite rise above the crowd. The oak is notably prominent, and while the dry, spicy notes add a touch of intrigue, they feel slightly out of step with the expected sherried warmth. In a lineup where boldness, complexity, or emotional pull tend to dominate, Glenfarclas 12 played it safe. It’s smooth, serviceable, and easy to drink, but for the club this one didn’t quite spark the imagination. A solid weekday sipper, perhaps, but not the bottle that shapes legends.