Glenfarclas 1987 Family Casks III Cask #3826

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 15 Year Old

Well, a US resident can only touch Glenfarclas 15 YO if she/he buys it abroad, or has it sent into the USA from abroad. The reviewed bottle was purchased in Ontario 2 1/3 years ago, and has been open since its purchase. The bottle is 60% full and has been gassed for preservation for 11 months Nose: Damn! This is what sherried malt is supposed to...

Score 94/100

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

Before we get stuck in to the review a little bit of background preamble is required for this particular bottle . . . You may notice that this bottle is from Nov 2013 and has sat in my stash for a good chunk of the time that has elapsed between then and now. Around four years ago I bought another 'farclas 12 but had some issues with the cork. ...

Score 84/100

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