Glenfarclas 25 Year Old Royal Whisky Bottled 1970s

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Before I begin, let me say that taste is subjective, and be it known that I am a big fan of Glenfarclas and their house style. I enjoy the 12, and the 15 is glorious. The 105 is good but I prefer the Abunadh. So let's give the 10 a go. Nose: Plenty of sherry. Green grapes, plums, fresh lettuce. Christmas cake, cinnamon, cherries, vanilla extract....

Score 89/100

Glenfarclas '105'

Nose: considering the whiskys massive strength of alcohol the nose has little burn, very nice notes of sherry (pudding, plumb and raisins) some notes of rich butterscotch and dark honey as well as some almond nuts and creamy caramel. Palate: silky smooth with a sweet sap like prickliness, notes of desert spice (vanilla, nutmeg and clove) large...

Score 88/100

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

The Glenfarclas 12 Year Old can undoubtedly be seen as the entry level malt from this Speysider. Originally it was sold through the duty free range, by the way. Soft and very sherried nose full of fruits. Dried apricots next to fresh pastry with marshmallows. Really sweet. Soft spices. Evolves towards quite a bit of caramel. Werther's Originals....

Score 81/100

Glenfarclas 1986 Sherry Cask

This Family Cask bottling was matured in a refill sherry puncheon, producing 521 bottles. Nose: There is light sherry influence of the dried fruits variety, but it is somewhat muted. Rising above the sherry are distinct oak and vanilla notes. There is also an underlying sweetness. Adding some water brings the sherry notes out more, and makes it...

Score 85/100