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Glenfarclas
Region: Highlands
District: Speyside
Glenfarclas Distillery was built in 1836 by
a tenant farmer by the name of Robert Hay. It is located on
the moors at the foot of the Ben Rinnes Mountain where the
Avon and Spey Rivers meet. This very modern and fine distillery
offers a wide variety of ages in their single malts, which
can provide for some very enlightening tasting experiences.
The age offerings usually include 10, 12, 15, 21, 25 and 30
year-old malts. In addition, one can find a cask-strength,
120 proof version known as Glenfarclas 105 or 104. The distillery
is well-suited for visitors and has a most appealing Visitor's
Center and educational tour. The spirit is matured largely
in sherry casks. In fact, all new Glenfarclas spirit is now
being matured in sherry casks. Some of the Glenfarclas states
that the malt is not chill-filtered before bottling. The full-body
character seems to bear this out. Glenfarclas is a distillery
that seems to be aware of the single malt connoisseur.
8-10 year old, 105 Cask Strength
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Dark amber. |
| Nose |
Full, with more
sherry and smoke. Some oak. |
| Body |
Full and firm. |
| Palate |
Very full, bold,
and round. Some sweet and malty notes, with a hint of
oak, peat and smoke. |
| Finish |
Exceptionally
long. Some woodiness, spice and sweetness. |
10 year old
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| Proof |
80 |
| Color |
Light gold. |
| Nose |
Full, with some
sherry, smoke and fruit. |
| Body |
Full |
| Palate |
Full and round,
with malty notes. |
| Finish |
Long, with some
spice and sweetness. |
12 year old
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Light gold. |
| Nose |
Full, with some
sherry, smoke and fruit. A bit drier than the 10 year-old. |
| Body |
Full, firm and
a trace of oil. |
| Palate |
Full and round,
with malty notes and some peat and smoke. |
| Finish |
Long and smooth,
with some spice and sweetness. |
15 year old
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Medium gold or
amber. |
| Nose |
Full, with more
sherry. Some smoke and fruit. Excellent bouquet. |
| Body |
Full, firm and
well-rounded. |
| Palate |
Full, bold and
round with excellent balance. Some sweet and malty notes,
with peat and smoke. |
| Finish |
Long and smooth,
with some spice and sweetness. |
21 year old
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Medium gold or
amber. |
| Nose |
Full, with more
sherry and smoke. Some smoke and oak. |
| Body |
Full, firm and
well-rounded. |
| Palate |
Very full, bold
and round, with excellent balance. Some sweet and malty
notes, with a hint of peat and smoke. |
| Finish |
Exceptionally
long and smooth, with some spice and sweetness. |
25 year old
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Dark amber. |
| Nose |
Full, with more
sherry and smoke. Some smoke and some oak. |
| Body |
Full and firm. |
| Palate |
Very full, bold
and round, with excellent balance. Some sweet and malty
notes, with a hint of oak, peat and smoke. |
| Finish |
Exceptionally
long. Some woodiness, spice and sweetness. |
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