Glenfarclas The Family Casks / Release III, 1979, Cask No. 2216

Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Release III, 1979, Cask No. 2216

ABV 50.6%
REVIEWED Issue 80

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Specifications

Brand: Glenfarclas
Expression: Release III, 1979, Cask No. 2216
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
Year of bottling: 2008
ABV: 50.6%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 80

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Great exotic mature notes with masses of tropical fruits,mango, peachy,dried banana skin,touch of peanut,floor polish,dried honey. Elegant,pure and complex
Palate: Medium-weight. Wet straw and soft fruits then a complex mix of flavours; juicy fruits,apricot, slightly sticky syrup. With water a herbal lift.
Finish: Long and soft.
Comment: Fantastic.

9.0

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Sweet. Fruity. Biscuity. Waves of sweet vanilla and summer stone fruit. Greengage and white chocolate bar. Dry apricot.
Palate: Smooth at first,then crisper. Clean, with a creamy and fruity profile.Sweet without excess. Citrussy.
Finish: Rich,spicy, sherbety.
Comment: A buoyant,brisk and charming dram.

8.2

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