Glenfarclas 1995 Family Casks VI Sherry Hogshead #6778

Glenfarclas Quarter Cask 1987

Quarter casks are small casks originally used to transport whisky on horseback. Nowadays it’s mostly associated with the Laphroaig expression. As these casks are smaller (around 125 litres), the whisky matures more quickly. Glenfarclas also had a couple of quarter cask experiments. This one mixes two casks filled on 03/07/1987 and two casks filled...

Score 84/100

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Nose: The first impression is of guava or melons-- the somewhat tropical Speyside fragrances. Then a beautifully balanced aroma, like a salty short-bread crust of a vanilla pear tart, lightly laced with sherry caramel. The tart has been sprinkled with a flowery spice, maybe coriander. Palate: You might not notice the instant of limey sourness,...

Score 83/100

Glenfarclas 105' 40 Year Old

I slowly come to, head pounding like a kettle drum, tongue tasting of a litter box and dirty socks. The radio is coming in and out and for a minute I can't remember why I've been sleeping on the deli's concrete floor. Next to my head is the empty bottle of Glenfiddich 40 year old. That's right, the world has gone insane, people have gone insane,...

Score 95/100

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Nose: Sweet honey, vanilla, and hint of butter Taste: You can taste the sherry in this one. Very light cinnamon and fruit Finish: It seems to linger with some spice and dryness. This was an excellent introduction for me to Glenfarclas. An Employee at the neighborhood liquor store recommended this to me and I am looking forward to try their other...

Score 80/100