Glenfarclas 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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Finish: vanilla, oak spices (nutmeg more than cloves), more sultanas, barley, a weak Earl Grey tea note (is it pretentious to say bergamot? By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. This brush with bankruptcy has seen Glenfarclas rely on working capital, rather than borrowed money ever since.

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old, Highland Single Malt Whisky, 46% vol Glenfarclas 15 Year Old, Highland Single Malt Whisky, 46% vol

Not just because of its proudly independent heritage but because of the superior quality of the whisky produced there. Maybe it was the time of year, but the flavours in the whisky instantly brought feelings of Christmas and romance, jumpers, presents. 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 minutes. Without going back and looking at that review, how will a lower ABV and 5 more years in oak affect this distillate? This has an aftertaste of salted nuts, more rich fudge flavors, a stale ashiness, and a slightly soapy texture.The MoM tasting notes talk of raisins, walnuts, dates and orange peel, sadly I found these lacking or weak. About The DistilleryOne of only two Scottish distilleries that has remained in family ownership since its establishment, the Speyside distillery has six stills, and are some of the largest in the region, but still refers to itself as a “Highland” malt. The palate is rich, malty, and sweet, with slightly over-cooked caramel, spicy chillies, and cherry licorice. To be sure, I wafted it under my girlfriend’s nose (I think she's got a better sense of smell than me) and she’s agrees, though is insistent that it’s with the icing on top). This allows you to not only enjoy the exceptional 15 Year Old expression but also explore the bold and intense flavors of the other two expressions.

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Bot.1980s - The Whisky Exchange Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Bot.1980s - The Whisky Exchange

Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.The best comparison for GF15 is probably not to a whisky, but to another 15 year old - El Dorado 15 Year Old Rum (distilled in Guyana in Wooden [yes, wooden! Meanwhile, the walnuts from the palate are like buttery vanilla, augmented by raisin and with a tingle of ginger. The Grants’ dedication to age statements and commitment to sherry maturation, regardless of cost, should be an inspiration to other distillers. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads.

Glenfarclas 15, 21, and 25 year old | Malt - Whisky Reviews Glenfarclas 15, 21, and 25 year old | Malt - Whisky Reviews

Originally the region of Glenlivet, it is around 50 miles from Inverness and 157+ miles / 250+ km from Edinburgh 57. Last time I tried the 25 it blew my mind whereas I thought the 21 was insipid and the 15 superior to it! Please be aware that as an affiliate I can be paid a small commission should you make a purchase after following a link from my page.In my review of the Glenfarclas 10 year old I mentioned how the distillery is a family business that is currently in the hands of the 6th successive generation. Yet I find that Glenfarclas's "house style" really shines once you reach 21 onwards, yet becoming more gentle. When drinking this I really don't mind where it comes from because this bottle stands out on it own. I passed along the recommendation and awaited the crowd’s review with a slightly queasy nervousness.