Balvenie Doublewood 12

This is a mild scotch.  No smoke.  Not a lot of sherry, (although that is the second cask used in this double cask).  It is readibly available in Canada for a modest price.   It is not at all harsh, but no deep flavours of any kind.  So it is kind of a whisky for Scotch whiskey drinkers who don't really like the taste of Scotch!  As a review, this one was pretty easy, as there is nothing wrong with it.  Just not a lot RIGHT about it either.  It was quite pleasant in a mild sort of way, and I would probably buy Balvenie doublewoood scotch Whisky again.  After I have tried a lot of others first!

GlenFarclas 12

This is an easy review: I really like this Scotch.  Glenfarclas is not harsh.  There is no smoke for those smoke loving Scotch drinkers, but it really does a fine job as a bit of a Sherry bomb.  The sherry taste is strong and satisfying. This is good Whisky.  I move this one to close to the head of the pack in terms of a good, relatively inexpensive, single malt whisky that will have wide appeal.

I saw a bottle of GlenFarclas 21 year old for a bit over a hundred dollars when I was in an Alberta Costco.  I should have bought it, but I had already bought three other bottles and wasn't sure I had enough room in my bag to get it on the plane.  Perhaps it will still be there when I next make a trip, or maybe I will find something even more interesting.

I liked this a lot.