Glenfarclas
7.5

Glenfarclas

1961 Sherry Hogshead

ABV 54.4%

Fascinating though the nose is there's just too much cask here which pushes everything towards the bitter end of the flavour spectrum.

Dave Broom

Specification

Glenfarclas

Brand

1961 Sherry Hogshead

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2012

Year of Bottling

54.4%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: An old fortified wine cellar - either Malaga or Jerez. Pitch and tar and concentrated oxidised fruits even a hint of cheese rind. Intense.

Palate: Firm and tannic with bitter edges.

Finish: Tight and hard.

Comment: Fascinating though the nose is there's just too much cask here which pushes everything towards the bitter end of the flavour spectrum.

Score: 7

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Rich, dark. Obviously an old timer. Exotic wood. Marmite. Candied prunes. Soft spices.

Palate: Astringent and bitter. Wood has pumped up all the maltiness, and it does not 'taste'

Finish: Lingering. Very perfumy. Rosehips and Turkish delight.

Comment: Again, wood has taken the lead and the balance is lost. But there is a lot of charm in that old piece of history. So difficult to score.

Score: 8

7.5
Overall Score

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