Glenfarclas 1983 Family Casks X Refill Hogshead #32 The Family Casks

Glenfarclas 40 Year Old

Glenfarclas distillery (the name means “valley of the green grass”) was first granted a license in 1836 after production had arguably been going on at the same site since 1791. In 1865 it was acquired by John Grant and since then has remained in the hands of the same family. At the moment it is run by both the 5th generation (Chairman John L.S....

Score 87/100

Glenfarclas 1986 / Family Casks / Cask #3447

The Family Casks of Glenfarclas enjoy much esteem. This bottle, for example, will set you back some 500 EUR. Not cheap by any means, but you do get a 30 years old sherry matured malt. Will you look at that color… Let’s go! Subtle yet wonderfully perfumed nose on earthy notes and chamomile tea, wild heathery flowers and salted caramel. Autumn...

Score 90/100

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

Significantly richer sherry colour. Bright vanilla and oak on the nose with maybe a hint of rancio. Much more alcohol influence than the 10 year old although only 3% more alcohol. Lots of fire-y malt body with a slightly sweet and sour flavour.

Score 79/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

I've saved the best for the last! Odd little way to start a whisky review, but it's true. My wife had bought me a whisky advent calender from Master of Malt that was made up of 24 different whiskies, from all over the world, different styles, all the good stuff. I'd decided to start the calender with whiskies that I'd already had and had...

Score 92/100