Glenfarclas 1959 42 Year Old Sherry Cask

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

Before we get stuck in to the review a little bit of background preamble is required for this particular bottle . . . You may notice that this bottle is from Nov 2013 and has sat in my stash for a good chunk of the time that has elapsed between then and now. Around four years ago I bought another 'farclas 12 but had some issues with the cork. ...

Score 84/100

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old

Nose: very smooth, sweet sherry lighter then the 15yo, vinilla cream candy toffee's, slight note of peppermint, candy oranges/apples. Palate: Ridiculously smooth and easy, cereal grains, nice maltiness, creamy, the sherry is sweet and only moderately heavy, toffee's and some fruit cake. Finish: Big note of sweet malted Barley, slight feel of milk...

Score 86/100

Glenfarclas '105'

Tasted both Glenfarclas 105 and Aberlour A'bunadh recently. I favor the 105. My rating below is for the 105. I think someone who really likes bourbon would favor the A'bunadh. That's not me. I like scotch far more than bourbon. I also tasted the Glendronach 15 Revival for the first time. It's not as good as I thought it would be. Frankly, I found...

Score 87/100

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old

Not nearly as sherry-licious as the progression implied. Slightly lighter than the 15 in colour and in the sherry nose. Return of the heat provided in the 12 year old at first taste. Very salty and oceanic with a light smokey finish. Paired with my scotchlate chip cookies made with Glenfarclas 105.

Score 81/100