Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Release II, 1967, 40 Years Old, Cask No. 5117

The Family Casks

ABV: 40%

Age: 40 Years Old

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

7.9

Tasting Notes

Nose

Chocolate and bourbon biscuits and a hint of resin.Dried black cherry and molasses mixed with Highland toffee.\rThis has greater power than the\rprevious pair

Palate

Very nutty and again an immediate tightening,has an added meaty undertow. Leathery and bold.

Finish

Dry.

Comment

Better than the previous two with a certain muscular strength.

Taster Score

8.0

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Release II, 1967, 40 Years Old, Cask No. 5117

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