Glenfarclas 1963 Sherry Cask The Family Casks

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old

Nose: Lots of nose, oak and harsh wood. Of course vanilla, nuts and sherry. Taste: Again, harsh, wood, strong and bold. Bubbly and lovely. Summary: Lots of character, peppery, very nice balance. Light and a feeling of summer. Smooth and complex. Not that much sherry as hoped but still a great whisky.

Score 81/100

Glenfarclas '105'

Colour: nice golden maple syrup Nose: On nosing the first time a lot of sulphur struck me, with sherry peering through. The second snif was much better, lots of sherry this time, dried fruit, raisins, honey and flowers. Very deep, loads of sweet tones, caramelized spices and honey again, again loads of sherry and port as well, some chocolate as...

Score 76/100

Glenfarclas 41 Year Old 1970 Angel’s Choice Malts of Scotland

The German bottler Malts of Scotland came up with a rather brilliant idea. Exclusive whiskies are not attainable for all because of the high price tag, so why not produce half bottles of 35cl? The ‘Angels Choice’ range was born. This is one from my year of birth, filled into 55 small bottles after 41 long years. The bottle does not carry the...

Score 91/100

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old bottled 1980s

I have to admit, when I received this sample (thanks, Pat!), I thought there was a typo on the label. I did not realize that Glenfarclas still has an 8 Year old malt on the market. Apparently it does. This one was bottled in 2011. The nose is creamy and sweet on fir honey and blood oranges. It has a twig of mint and something a bit sour. Clear...

Score 83/100