Glenfarclas (2012/2024) The Trinity Vintage Series
Ah, Glenfarclas! The distillery from Speyside, Scotland, has once again conjured up a whisky that is as charming as a Scottish sheepdog in a kilt. The Glenfarclas 2012/2024 The Trinity Vintage Series is a no-age-statement marvel with 46% ABV that doesn't adhere to age limits. But let's dive into this liquid gold and find out why this whisky is a real ‘haymaker’.
The panel
Mean 88.0 · spread 2
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 46% ABV
- Character
- floral
Tasting
Nose
Vanilla custard, apple and a pinch of dried apricot join the crumble cake as if they were having a party in a malty orchard. There's also a hint of hay - yes, hay! Not exactly what you'd expect in a whisky, but hey, who needs conventions? This aroma is so inviting that you almost forget to drink the whisky.
Palate
The first sip is like a sugary-sweet kiss from the orchard. Apricot and hay dance on the tongue, while the soft oak snuggles up to your taste buds like a good friend. The texture is creamy and oily, as if the whisky had decided to bathe itself in rape honey. It's sweet, but not overpowering - like a compliment from someone who really means what they say.
Finish
The finish is medium to long and leaves you with a smile. The oak makes its presence felt once again, accompanied by a light spiciness and a hint of fruitiness. The honey remains until the end.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Glenfarclas is like a sunny afternoon on a Scottish meadow – sweet, charming, and with just enough oak character to keep things interesting. A whisky that’s fun and tells stories without trying too hard. For anyone looking for enjoyment with a wink, this one’s a bullseye.
Sascha
The Glenfarclas 2012/2024 impresses with a well-balanced blend of sweet fruit notes and spicy oak that gives the whisky structure and depth. The complexity remains well-controlled without feeling overloaded, making it a solid representative of Speyside. A technically clean, balanced dram with a pleasant texture and a medium-length finish.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Glenfarclas as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £397 across 355 lots · 2024-08