Glenfarclas 1979 The Family Casks

Glenfarclas '105'

Someone s/b making a comment here - come'on we are talking GF105.... classic, standard.... Is there really a better Cask Strength??? OK, limited experience says, "NO" however, that is only based on Mac and Ardbeg - and both are surpassed with the GL105 - as long as you like good, clean, complex, (ok, non-smokey), scotch.... More than...

Score 88/100

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old

Nose: Lots of nose, oak and harsh wood. Of course vanilla, nuts and sherry. Taste: Again, harsh, wood, strong and bold. Bubbly and lovely. Summary: Lots of character, peppery, very nice balance. Light and a feeling of summer. Smooth and complex. Not that much sherry as hoped but still a great whisky.

Score 81/100

Glenfarclas 1954 Family Cask - Drinks by the Dram

It's rare that I get a chance to sit and fully enjoy the delights of older drams. Nose: For it's age this whisky presents a little hit of spirituous spice followed by a wiff of barley sugar dropping into an expected level of musk, cinnamon and a dominant sherry note. Oak, nutmeg, par cooked oats and cloves linger in the base. Body: Thick at...

Score 95/100

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old

Fantastic explosion of caramels,toffee and sherry. With a lasting finish. The best value 21 year old on the market in my eyes. The 25 is a better bottle but at twice the price..... given a choice a 25 year old or 2 x bottles of 21 year old the 21 wins every time!

Score 91/100