Glenfarclas reviews

Glenfarclas is one of the few distilleries in Scotland that is still in family hands. Since 1865 the Grants family has been at the helm. John Grant, 5th generation, will in due course leave the company…

Nose begins with a sweet apple pie giving way to raisins and spices as the aroma settles in. Presents a complex nose worth the time to enjoy. Palate provides an oily texture immediately presenting you…

Quarter casks are small casks originally used to transport whisky on horseback. Nowadays it’s mostly associated with the Laphroaig expression. As these casks are smaller (around 125 litres), the whisky…

I ordered a gift box of Glenfarclas 15yr in January, and this wee bottle of 25yr came with it. I think it is now time to crack it open and enjoy!Nose: WHAT A NOSE! Wow. DEElicious. Currants, apple fri…

This is a sample I received from one of my friend.Nose: very interesting, quite complex. Pear was the first thing that I noticed. fresh ones. Could be apples too. Then, there is a nice toffee nose, with…

Colour:Dark amberN:cherry, toffee caramel, blueberries.P: pretty sweetness, slight spiciness, marzipan.F: Full body, rounded, hint of leather, tannin coming through on the aftertaste. Long.COMMENT:cha…

Glenfarclas 17 years is not a commonly found expression in the Glenfarclas range. It is bottled in limited quantities and sold primarily in the US and Japan as well as in travel retail. Occasionally you…

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…

Nose: The initial sniff has a salty tinge to it, almost like brine. This brine then evolves into dried fruit like raisins and possibly dried prunes. While all this is going on there is a smooth sweet…

This winter I made my first Christmas cake. I followed a Nigel Slater recipe, and was wowed by the smell of it cooking in the oven. It's better than anything else I've ever baked - all those flavours and…