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Still in family hands since it was founded, the Glenfarclas Distillery is one of Speyside's independent whisky producers. The Grant family has been running Glenfarclas since 1860. This rare 58-year-old single malt, distilled in 1955 and bottled on June 28, 2013, was matured in a sherry butt and is non-chill filtered. It is part of the revered Family Casks series.
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89 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.
The light aniseed and violets make for a clearly described nose, while the buttery palate sounds richer and rounder. Sherry, coffee and oak give the long finish a more substantial close. A measured, appealing contrast.
crumpled.tram26 SeptButtery smoothness meets a sherry, coffee and oak finish.
tidepool_atlas9 SeptThe light aniseed and violets suggest a quiet opening, with buttery cask notes giving it a fuller middle. Sherry, coffee and oak on a long finish make this feel composed rather than showy; that balance suits my preference for restraint.
Butterscotch meets coffee and oak, keeping the sweetness in check.
