Glenfarclas 1957 Sherry Cask The Family Casks II

Glenfarclas 40 Year Old

This was definitely a box ticker for me. It is one that I had wanted to try for a really long time. Having tried the 105, 10, 12, 15, 21, 25 and 30 if was always going to be on my hit list. Nose: Smoky upfront, leather, burnt toffee & liquorice. It smells heavy, dark and rich with damsons and oranges. Palate: Smoky, spicy, leather, sherry,...

Score 90/100

Glenfarclas '105'

Recently, I had on the same night the 105 and A'bunadh batch 46. I said on another thread that it was unfair to compare the two of it and that it would be more interesting to compare the 105 to the 15 yo. So here I am. I am comparing two bottles that are from this year and have been opened for 2 to 3 weeks and that are both 85% full. On the nose:...

Score 84/100

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

I recently purchased a bottle of Glenfarclas 15 Year Old and I was going to open it when I found a sample I'd completely forgotten about. This sample is from a 2016 bottling of Glenfarclas 15 Year Old graciously provided by @fiddich1980 This sample, while a few years older than my bottling, gives me an idea of what I can expect and allows me to...

Score 90/100

Glenfarclas '105'

Cask strength punch with the expected smoothness and balance of Glenfarclas. I find this dram much easier to tame down the alcohol with some water compared to Aberlour a'bunadh. Toning down the alcohol really lets this malt shine. Full flavored with touches of sweetness, fruit, spice, and sherry on the palate. If you find a'bunadh a little too...

Score 90/100