1988 Glenfarclas The Family Cask 1993
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Tasting notes
Refill sherry hogshead, cask 1993. Nose: curiously coastal – akin to the old Hoggies I used to sample at Bunna in the early ’80s. Fabulous saltiness to the old Dundee cake… a slight dollop of heather honey for good measure. Taste: that honey shows early, as does the salt. But still more than enough salivating sultanas in its train… Finish: a little drier, especially with the oak making a vanilla-rich stand. And furrier. Late malt offers a grassy alternative to the grape. Balance: G is for juicy… F is for fruity… 56.4%
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Jim Murray, Whisky Bible
About the producer
Glenfarclas is one of the finest distilleries in Speyside. Described by industry icon and Scotch whisky distiller Sir Thomas Dewar as “the king of the whiskies and the whisky of kings”, Glenfarclas has a long and storied history as a remarkable single malt producer.