Glenfarclas 1978 Family Cask VII Refill Sherry Cask #590

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

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

Another sample courtesy of @paddockjudge. I’ve tried the Glenfarclas 105 10 year and found it a little rough, though it did improve with some water. Without going back and looking at that review, how will a lower ABV and 5 more years in oak affect this distillate? Nose: Neat - right off the bat I get the same vegetal smell as I get from the...

Score 86/100

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