ABV 55%
Big and tannic. Would add structure to a blend.
Dave Broom
Glenfarclas
Brand
Release III, 1969, 39 Years Old, Cask No. 3188
Expression
Single Malt
Type
39
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
55%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Another sherry bomb,this time with big roasted notes. Mocha and slight meatiness. Bitter cacao. Barbeque,dry timber,struck match.
Palate: Big sulphur character. Meaty with some liquorice and walnut. Has presence and a firm grip. With water it stretches into bitter peels.
Finish: Tight and slightly smoky.
Comment: Big and tannic. Would add structure to a blend.
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: Woody. An unpleasant rubbery note (warm tyre). Grippy oak. Damp wood. Earthy. Moss. Hint of treacle and burnt sugar. Walnut stain. Dark chocolate.
Palate: Wood has the power. Hard to taste anything else than oak. Bitter with\ra sweet touch. Maybe a taste of cocoa powder.
Finish: Dry,bitter. Musty.
Comment: If you look for balance and layers of flavours,this whisky is not for you. Nor\rfor me !
Score: 7
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