Glenfarclas 2012/2024 The Trinity Vintage Series

Floral, Nutty, Hay Like
2025-02-09
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’.
Glenfarclas 2012/2024 The Trinity Vintage Series
Glenfarclas 2012/2024 The Trinity Vintage Series (@whiskyedition)
Single Malt | No Age Statement | 46,00 % ABV. | 75,76 €/l | Glenfarclas Distillery | produced in Scotland (Speyside) | Whiskybase ID 261029

Smell

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.

Taste

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.

Thoughts

The Glenfarclas 2012/2024 The Trinity Vintage Series is a whisky that doesn't hide. It is sweet but not sticky, complex but not overloaded. The old oak gives it character, while the fruity and modern notes provide freshness. It's a whisky that tells stories - of Scottish meadows, sunny afternoons and maybe even a crumble cake that was never baked.

Rating: 88/100 - Excellent (Marcel: 89 | Sascha: 87)

Value for Money: 4/5 - Good

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Further Information Bottling Series: The Trinity Vintage Series
Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry

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