Glenfarclas The Family Casks
8.4

Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Release X, 1979

ABV 52.2%

A complex nose, a clean and lively palate. Alcohol is well mastered. Oak is well integrated. A touch of water cuts the edges. Very enjoyable.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Family Casks

Glenfarclas

Brand

Release X, 1979

Expression

Single Malt

Type

34

Age (Years)

52.2%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Malty and oaky. Farmyard note of wet straw. Then the nose opens on fruit. Stewed apples and medlars. Very autumnal, with an earthy touch. Fruit loaf with lots of sultanas. Complex, multilayered. Custard and toffee.

Palate: Crisp, lively. Sweet fruit then dusty spices emerge.

Finish: Long, slightly astringent then soothing on custardy notes.

Comment: A complex nose, a clean and lively palate. Alcohol is well mastered. Oak is well integrated. A touch of water cuts the edges. Very enjoyable.

Score: 8.3

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Earthy, autumnal, sherry must, but there is a lot of fruit here too, stewed pears, apple crumble, malt loaf.

Palate: Quite dark and dense in flavours, more fruit comes through.

Finish: Drying and crisp.

Comment: Holds together really well with wonderful complex flavours. Lovely stuff.

Score: 8.5

8.4
Overall Score

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