Glenfarclas The Family Casks
8.6

Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Release III, 1979, Cask No. 2216

ABV 50.6%

A buoyant,brisk and charming dram.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Glenfarclas

Brand

Release III, 1979, Cask No. 2216

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2008

Year of Bottling

50.6%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Sweet. Fruity. Biscuity. Waves of sweet vanilla and summer stone fruit. Greengage and white chocolate bar. Dry apricot.

Palate: Smooth at first,then crisper. Clean, with a creamy and fruity profile.\rSweet without excess. Citrussy.

Finish: Rich,spicy, sherbety.

Comment: A buoyant,brisk and charming dram.

Score: 8.2

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Great exotic mature notes with masses of tropical fruits,mango, peachy,dried banana skin,touch of peanut,floor polish,dried honey. Elegant,pure and complex

Palate: Medium-weight. Wet straw and soft fruits then a complex mix of flavours; juicy fruits,apricot, slightly sticky syrup. With water a herbal lift.

Finish: Long and soft.

Comment: Fantastic.

Score: 9

8.6
Overall Score

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