ABV 57.1%
I think this one has let the wood gain the upper hand, unfortunately.
Neil Ridley
The Family Casks
Glenfarclas
Brand
Release IX, 1991, 20 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
20
Age (Years)
57.1%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Musky notes, some dry cleaning notes, woody drying casks, some clove, a\rtouch of all spice and caramelised apples in butter.
Palate: Bitter salted liquorice, then immediately into caramel latte coffee, with quite a cloying note. Water brings more caramel some herbal tablet notes, but a sharpness still remains.
Finish: Very dry indeed.
Comment: I think this one has let the wood gain the upper hand, unfortunately.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Dunnage warehouses, earthy, woody, a little musty. Old books and country\rchurches. A little spice comes through and melted butter.
Palate: Plenty of toffee and Caramac notes but there is a bitter cough lozenge note that cuts through. Pontefract cakes.
Finish: Short and crisp.
Comment: If you like them dry then this is for you, plenty of oak dominance.
Score: 7.6
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