Glenfarclas 1974 Sherry Cask

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old

We Yanks don’t have access to the highly praised Glenfarclas 15 year old, so we have to content ourselves with its younger and older siblings. The 12 and 17 yo’s are closest in age, and I find myself going back and forth as to which I prefer. The 12 is rich and malty, albeit a bit one-dimensional, whereas the 17 is more layered and balanced, but...

Score 87/100

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old

Although I’ve never met a Glenfarclas I didn’t like, I find the 21 yo to be the most flavorful and best balanced of those I’ve tried, as well as the most characteristically “’farclas” of them all. It’s also the favorite of Glenfarclas Brand Ambassador George Grant, so even The Man Himself must regard this as an excellent representation of the...

Score 90/100

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

Glenfarclas has never disappointed even though heavily sherried whiskys aren't always my favourite style. The 15 seems a perennial favourite with many and I have sat on this bottle for almost two years before opening it a few weeks ago. I'm sad to say about half the bottle has gone and these notes are from a neat pour that's sat for about twenty...

Score 90/100

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old

Nose: Peach/caramel/nut, overall. You can sniff off through layers: Thick nuts (almond or cashew) and salty butter. Then the main theme of fresh butter and peach. Peach becomes syrupy caramel, then vanilla, which softens to green grape. Let the vapors replenish and repeat! Very smooth; and you can give a good inhale without burn. Palate: Luscious...

Score 90/100