Glenfarclas 1962 Family Cask VIII Sherry Hogshead #2648

Glenfarclas '105'

Currently, Im lucky to own both the Glenfarclas 12yo and the 105. I thought it would be fun to make a little comparison. The 105 turns out to be the older muscular brother with a big car, while the 12 is a little more intelligent and subtle. Nose: Without water, don't come too close to the glass, it's HOT! Fresh vanilla bread, dried red fruit,...

Score 86/100

Glenfarclas 25 Year Old bottled 1970s

My Glenfarclas 25 Year Old is also an older version, bottled in the early 90s. So this must be a distillate of the late 60s. On the back of the label is the name of the – presumably – long gone Belgian importer. This is – presumably – a very good whisky. Again the nose swoons you with lovely sherry aromas like stewed and dark fruits, roasted...

Score 85/100

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

_this is an abbreviated version of today’s blog post_ Some may remember my review of my first abominable bottle of this whisky. Needless to say, Glenfarclas went put of their way to make this right and I’m a happy camper. **Tasting notes** * Nose (undiluted): a big hit of red grapes, bright sherry, a slight lemon note, some fresh tobacco and a...

Score 85/100

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

With 15 year old sherry cask whiskies it's all about the sherry and power. On the nose it's sherry with a hint of wet wood and perhaps a bit of varnish. On its own you have more wood, sherry of course, I've been told that Turkish Delight is there but although I can sense sweetness this eludes me. Sweet and hot nuts like you get in pubs (or used...

Score 75/100