1964 Glenfarclas, The Family Cask 4725, 46.4%
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Score 86/100 · Whisky Advocate, Jun 2012
A sherry butt this time, which has allowed the whisky a little more space to breathe. Although as concentrated as you\'d expect here, we can see more fragrance emerging and a big-boned elegance is on show — think Margaret Dumont. I pick up some rose hip syrup, dried apple, Armagnac/prune, and a licorice note, as seen on the ’62; while on the palate, a good balance of rich chocolatey sweetness to offset the tannins. Big but balanced. £512
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Glenfarclas
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.
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