Glenfarclas 1977 The Family Casks

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old

The topic of oxidation has been a recurrant theme over the span of my most recent reviews. Although it is a process that i had some experience with, it is amazing when you realize that you've barely scratched the surface. When i first bought this 21 year old glenfarclas i was not only dissapointed, but astonished as to where the sherry-magic we...

Score 89/100

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

Recently, I had on the same night the 105 and A'bunadh batch 46. I said on another thread that it was unfair to compare the two of it and that it would be more interesting to compare the 105 to the 15 yo. So here I am. I am comparing two bottles that are from this year and have been opened for 2 to 3 weeks and that are both 85% full. On the nose:...

Score 82/100

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

The Glenfarclas 10 greets you with light but gradually intensifying oak notes that melt into a much richer suggestion of juicy sultanas, perhaps rounded off by the a faint, sweet liquorice. It's worth investing some time and effort into nosing the glass, as you'll be rewarded with a distinctive orange zest, underlain by a hint of vanilla. The...

Score 78/100

Glenfarclas '105'

Was at a festival recently, my first, and amongst some absolute crackers, such as an indi Port Charlotte 12, a 42 single grain Invergordon, Glengoyne 21 and an indi bottling of Octomore, this one still stood up proudly. So much so that of all the bottles I'd tried, and could afford, I picked up this one. The Benromach 15 being very close on its...

Score 88/100