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Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

It's the vanilla, it's the oak Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

Significantly richer sherry colour. Bright vanilla and oak on the nose with maybe a hint of rancio.Much more alcohol influence than the 10 year old although only 3% more alcohol. Lots of fire-y malt body…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 179

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Start of the 'Farclas Vertical Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Colour is light cream ale. Touch of wood and some caramel and toffee aromas.Slightly sweet malted barley flavours, short finish that is very sweet finish.Paired with the haggis, tatties and ... well…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 083

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

15 years worth of sherry Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

This one goes one shade deeper in sherry from the 10 and 12 and not much else appears in this version.Somewhat more subtle nose of sherry and vanilla. Less fire-y than the 12 and smooth sherry influence…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 181

Glencadam 12 year old Portwood Finish

Start of the Glen's Glencadam 12 year old Portwood Finish

Tonight's really about the Glenfarclas (and the haggis), but for now we started with a new entry for us.Colour reddish brown (no added colour they say). Very smooth, with a hint of vanilla and wood spice…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 082

Glen Grant 16 Year Old

Kickoff with a Bourbon Cask Glen Grant 16 Year Old

Tonight's theme is 100% one cask maturation (but it's bound not to work out perfectly)Nose is light and very fruity, even floral with a touch of rose. Some alcohol aromas. First sip is honeyed and soft…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 081

Arran KWM Sherry Single Cask 481

Arran Take Two Arran KWM Sherry Single Cask 481

This one is the sherry single cask, and the Kensington Wine Market single cask bottling.Sherry nose. Did I mention the sherry?Spicy and hot first taste. Some very bright acidic flavour and a toasty…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 078

Arran Bourbon Single Cask 1109 2012

Arran Take One Arran Bourbon Single Cask 1109 2012

Nose is pure bourbon barrel. Lots of spicy oak and toasty vanilla.First taste has a touch of lemon and other citrus, but again plenty of toasty oak flavour. The lemon tends toward neo-citron, warm and…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 084