ABV 43.8%
Sorry,but this isn't what old whisky is for me.
Dave Broom
The Family Casks
Glenfarclas
Brand
Release II, 1960, 46 Years Old, Cask No. 1773
Expression
Single Malt
Type
46
Age (Years)
43.8%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Brown. Blackstrap molasses. Burnt and dense. Spent bonfire and liquorice.
Palate: Lighter in touch than 15 but there's greater astringency. Mouth puckeringly dry. Slightly better\rwith water,but the story here is all about tannin.
Finish: Hard, bitter.
Comment: Sorry,but this isn't what old whisky is for me.
Score: 6.5
Taster
Nose: Sour,spicy. Opens on a floral display of heady scents.Roasted chestnuts.
Palate: Sweet and sour. Spicier than oaky. Ginger,hint of chili.Roasted coffee.
Finish: Dry,spicy.
Comment: Obviously over sherried but there is some life under the coat of wood.
Score: 7.3
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