Glenfarclas The Family Casks
8.4

Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Release IX, 1961, 50 Years Old

ABV 48%

Difficult to evaluate these very old whiskies. This sherry cask retains complexity, charm and distinction.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Family Casks

Glenfarclas

Brand

Release IX, 1961, 50 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

50

Age (Years)

2012

Year of Bottling

48%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Intense oakiness. Cedar wood. Antique shop. Overcooked damson fruit jam. Dark chocolate. Vetiver root.

Palate: Bitter chocolate, bitter liquorice root, bitter raisins. There is a lot of elegancy\rand complexity. Reminiscent of very old cognacs.

Finish: Bitter and sweet. Not as lingering as expected. Dusty black pepper.

Comment: Difficult to evaluate these very old whiskies. This sherry cask retains complexity, charm and distinction.

Score: 8.2

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Deep dark treacle, intense cedar, pipe tobaccos, leather chairs, ginger, melon and Parma ham. Some French polish and beeswax, floral after a while.

Palate: Very thick and mysterious. Pine forest floors, bitter marmalade, that Parma ham meatiness. A hint of spearmint.

Finish: Drying with a lavender bread note.

Comment: Such grace and layers for an old whisky. Gorgeous.

Score: 8.5

8.4
Overall Score

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