Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Bottled 1980's

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

The Nose: Root beer float/vanilla cream soda and I mean that in the best way! Cream sherry, a little raisin-y, and a wisp of smoke. A rich and vibrant nose. The Palate: Smoooooth, luscious mouthfeel. Sweet honey tones and sherry notes drift into nice oak-y-ness. It's perhaps just a little harsh and young towards the end (the start of the finish?)....

Score 85/100

Glenfarclas '105'

This is not a conventional review. A few years ago I returned to Jamaica with wifie for another visit to hedonistic Negril. We met up with old acquaintances who swore by their Appleton Overproof Rum. I countered with a half bottle of Glenfarclas, Cask Strength. Never mind the nose, body or palate, it made their eyes pop and, I swear I saw a...

Score 75/100

Glenfarclas 25 Year Old

Nose: Light. Nectarine with a touch of almond and butter; the fruit becomes even lighter strawberry/rose. A faster inhale reveals black caffeine (either tea, coffee or bitter chocolate). Palate: Entrance of toffee and raw almond-- though a bit muted or stale (steamed white rice or the smell of coffee grounds). Some very dark cocoa becomes more...

Score 89/100

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Nose: The first impression is of guava or melons-- the somewhat tropical Speyside fragrances. Then a beautifully balanced aroma, like a salty short-bread crust of a vanilla pear tart, lightly laced with sherry caramel. The tart has been sprinkled with a flowery spice, maybe coriander. Palate: You might not notice the instant of limey sourness,...

Score 83/100