Glenfarclas 12 Year Old 1L, 43%

Description

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old 1L, 43% is a classic Speyside single malt presented in a generous one-litre format. Produced at the independently owned Glenfarclas Distillery, it offers a balanced introduction to the richer, fruit-led style associated with the distillery’s mature sherry-influenced whiskies.

Twelve years of maturation create a smooth and rounded character combining soft sherry, Manuka honey and orchard fruit with raisins, date-and-walnut cake, toffee apple and warming baking spice. Subtle oak, pine resin and a delicate trace of smoke add structure without overpowering the sweeter fruit and malt.

Bottled at 43%, Glenfarclas 12 Year Old has greater body and flavour concentration than many standard 40% single malts while remaining approachable enough for relaxed drinking. The one-litre bottle provides additional volume for regular enjoyment, entertaining or gifting.

Why Choose Glenfarclas 12 Year Old 1L, 43%

This expression stands out because it combines a recognised twelve-year age statement with Glenfarclas’s traditional sherry-influenced Speyside character. Honey, apple and raisins are balanced by malt, toffee, walnut, orange zest and gently warming oak spice.

For drinkers, the 43% strength offers satisfying texture without becoming overpowering. The whisky is rich enough for experienced single-malt enthusiasts yet smooth and balanced enough for customers discovering sherry-influenced Scotch.

The one-litre format also offers more whisky than the standard 70cl edition, making it particularly attractive for home bars, regular Glenfarclas drinkers and customers seeking a larger presentation.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Glenfarclas enthusiasts seeking the classic 12 Year Old in the larger one-litre format.

It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy honey, orchard fruit, raisins, walnut cake, toffee apple, orange peel and warming spice.

It is also ideal for gifting, home bars, dinner occasions and customers exploring traditional sherry-influenced Speyside single malt whisky.

Product Details

Product Name: Glenfarclas 12 Year Old.

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Distillery: Glenfarclas Distillery.

Region: Speyside, Scotland.

Age Statement: 12 Years Old.

Bottle Size: 1 litre / 100cl.

ABV: 43%.

Cask Style: Sherry-cask maturation with a pronounced Oloroso-style character.

Bottling Strength: 43% ABV.

Colouring: No added colouring.

Filtration: Not reliably confirmed for this specific one-litre presentation.

Bottler: Official distillery bottling.

Barcode: 5018066124313.

Packaging: Original blue cylindrical presentation tube shown in the supplied product image.

Image Notice: The supplied image filename identifies a 70cl photograph. The physical bottle label should be checked to ensure the website image accurately represents the 1L edition.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public bottle count was found. This is an established age-statement expression rather than an individually numbered limited release.

Collector’s Note

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old is primarily valued as a classic drinking whisky rather than a limited collector’s bottling. However, the one-litre format gives this presentation a distinct identity beside the more commonly listed 70cl edition. Specialist retailers separately catalogue the 100cl bottle at 43%, confirming it as an official format rather than an oversized promotional display.

The traditional blue presentation tube and recognisable Glenfarclas label make it attractive within a family-owned Speyside whisky collection. Complete examples with a secure closure, strong fill level, clean label and well-preserved outer tube offer the best presentation.