ABV 47.3%
A tired cask ? An unusual taste. There is a dour note in this whisky which is not attractive but the salty flavour is appetising. I am puzzled!
Martine Nouet
Glenfarclas
Brand
Release III, 1952, 55 Years Old, Cask No. 1713, Plain Hogshead
Expression
Single Malt
Type
55
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
47.3%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Oily,nearly tarry. Odd smell of car oil, like entering a garage. Some biscuity\rnotes come through.
Palate: Crisp, dry. Earthy note. Watercress. Salty taste.
Finish: Liquorice,still dry but with a sweet note.
Comment: A tired cask ? An unusual taste. There is a dour note in this whisky which is not attractive but the salty flavour is appetising. I am puzzled!
Score: 7.4
Taster
Nose: Complex and deep. A mix of earthy fragrance with some sultana behind. Restrained,enigmatic and fascinating. Honeyed tones with earthiness.
Palate: Smoky start. Quite vinous in texture. Fruits and then a drying finish. Roasted nut. Physically coppery. Long,subtle and elemental.
Finish: Long with and elegant pure fruit and a hint of smoke.
Comment: Remarkable.
Score: 8.4
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