Glenfarclas 40 year old

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Region: Speyside

Age: 40 years

Maturation Cask: Sherry

Strength: 46%

Volume: 70cl

Bottler: Distillery

Tasting Notes

Colour: Rich, dark gold.

Aroma: Antique leather, walnuts, chocolate raisins.

Taste: Sweet at first with orange and chocolate into burnt brown sugar.

Finish: Dry, with tannins and dark cocoa.

An independent distillery, the Grant family have owned Glenfarclas since 1860 producing whisky that many enthusiasts embrace as a personal favourite. So revered even a rival distiller is reputed to have proclaimed "of all the kings Glenfarclas reigns supreme", this 40 year old received an impressive 95/100 from Malt Advocate magazine.

Glenfarclas 25 year old

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Region: Speyside

Age: 25 years

Maturation Cask: Sherry

Strength: 43%

Volume: 70cl

Bottler: Distillery

Tasting Notes

Colour: Amber with dark gold highlights.

Aroma: A refined yet complex balance of peat, marmalade, honey, coffee, sherry, nuts and oak.

Taste: Full flavoured, balancing between sherry and oak, with a nutty smokiness.

Finish: Intense, long-lasting and smoky, with dark chocolate at the back end.

An independent distillery, the Grant family have owned Glenfarclas since 1860 producing whisky that many enthusiasts embrace as a personal favourite. So revered even a rival distiller is reputed to have proclaimed "of all the kings Glenfarclas reigns supreme", this 25 year old is a great after-dinner whisky, rich and sweet enough to be dessert itself.

Glenfarclas 12 year old

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Region: Speyside

Age: 12 years

Maturation Cask: Sherry

Strength: 43%

Volume: 70cl

Bottler: Distillery

Tasting Notes

Colour: Vibrant amber-gold.

Aroma: Light, with sherried fruit, sweet spice and oak.

Taste: Very full flavour of sherried fruit and oak, punctuated by just a hint of peat.

Finish: Long, flavoursome and spicy.

An independent distillery, the Grant family have owned Glenfarclas since 1860 producing whisky that many enthusiasts embrace as a personal favourite. So revered even a rival distiller is reputed to have proclaimed "of all the kings Glenfarclas reigns supreme", this 12 year old is a great introduction to the distillery style, although seasoned drinkers may prefer skipping straight to the 15 year old.

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Single Malt

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Region: Speyside

Age: 15 years

Maturation Cask: Sherry

Bottler: Distillery

Strength: 46%

Volume: 70cl

Tasting Notes

Colour: Rich gold.

Aroma: Unabashed in it's fragrance, likened to a woody cologne.

Taste: Almost sweet and rum-like with strong hints of wood.

Finish: Dense, creamy and powerful, yet balanced.

An independent distillery, the Grant family have owned Glenfarclas since 1860 producing whisky that many enthusiasts embrace as a personal favourite. What this popular 15 year old lacks in subtlety it more than makes up in its power and flavour, leading to high ratings and awards.

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old Single Malt

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Region: Speyside

Age: 30 years

Maturation Cask: Sherry

Bottler: Distillery

Strength: 43%

Volume: 70cl

Tasting Notes

Colour: Dark gold, full and rich.

Aroma: A complex and full mixture of fruit and spices. Often likened to fruitcake.

Taste: Brandy, fruit, nuts

Finish: An incredibly long finish with a lingering hint of charred chocolate.

Glenfarclas is rare in still being a family owned distillery even after nearly 200 years. So revered even a rival distiller is reputed to have proclaimed "of all the kings Glenfarclas reigns supreme", it is unsurprising that their 30 year old is a past winner of the International Spirits Award overall trophy.