46°
Distillery : Glenfarclas - Speyside
1st Fill and Refill European Oloroso Sherry Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
In 1973, Albert D. Mackie listed all the Scottish Single Malts for sale, and the 15-year-old Glenfarclas was not among them. We do know, however, that it already existed in 1975. It was therefore launched between late 1973 and early 1975, certainly the last year, as in 1960 the distillery doubled its production capacity to support the production of Single Malts. It has been part of the regular range ever since, and has established itself as a veritable institution, and one of the benchmarks for Speyside whiskies. The current bottle design appears to date from 2007.
Let's Taste It :
Intense and spicy sherry, gingerbread, cloves, fruitcake. Light meaty hints, morello cherries, blackberries, candied plums, dried raisins, cashew nuts, apricots and bananas, wine lees, hints of caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar. Very smooth on the palate, easy to drink, cherries, gooseberries, grenadine syrup, then the spices rise, paprika, turmeric, saffron. Very warm. The finish is very clean and long, with wood and heather, a return to the forest, with red berries and blackcurrants. A bit of charcoal at the end.
In Short,
Next to this little monster, the 12-year-old seems very shy. What we have here is something intense and very enjoyable, which will delight us on autumn evenings. It's an indestructible classic that should be bought as soon as possible.
Score : 86
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Maria Daines - Ain't You The Man
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