ABV 48%
Difficult to evaluate these very old whiskies. This sherry cask retains complexity, charm and distinction.
Martine Nouet
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
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
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
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