Glenfarclas Family Cask 1978 w18

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Bottled at a cask strength of 42.7%, This 40 Year Old bottling from the Glenfarclas Family Cask range was distilled in 1978 and aged in a 4th Fill Hogshead - Cask 661 - before being bottled in the winter of 2018.

90pts Angus Whisky Fun:

Nose: It’s a rather typically exotic and fruity 1970s style Glenfarclas. Lots of ripe fruits such as apples, banana, pineapple and guava with honey, pollen, green tea and sultanas. Although, it’s not quite ‘exuberant’ in its fruitiness like earlier vintages can be, there’s a real sense of elegance and restraint about the nose. Pretty typical excellent ‘refill’ profile. Hints of crystallised fruits, damsons and mirabelle eau de vie. 

Mouth: lovely balance between honeys, candied citrus peels, various herbal teas, wormwood, mint jelly and pressed wildflowers. Also some hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. 

Finish: medium and on soft notes of tea, lemon balm, pineapple jelly and old Sauternes. 

Comments: in some ways it’s rather simple, but here that’s an asset as everything is beautiful and in its place and perfectly balanced. Easy and classical old farclas.”

700 ml