Glenfarclas Movember 2011

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

Glenfarclas 21 yr 3 weeks after opening bottle. Snifter, splash of water. This is a classy scotch, with a very well balanced array of delightful flavors. The transitions are very smooth and seem to come naturally without effort. No flavors seem forced (if that makes sense)... With that said, working with this scotch has been a bit of a battle....

Score 89/100

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

With 15 year old sherry cask whiskies it's all about the sherry and power. On the nose it's sherry with a hint of wet wood and perhaps a bit of varnish. On its own you have more wood, sherry of course, I've been told that Turkish Delight is there but although I can sense sweetness this eludes me. Sweet and hot nuts like you get in pubs (or used...

Score 75/100

Glenfarclas 40 Year Old

First vapor: Marvelous cherry. Nose: Cherry/vanilla-walnut/nectarine, most dominantly. Beyond this, some complex layers can be pulled out: Eucalyptus and fresh red plum flesh. Leather fogs these impressions-- and adds depth. Bold and dynamic. Palate: Leather and caramel, with vanilla. (Just a tad lime rind.) A strong walnut sensation grows from...

Score 95/100