Marypark
Ballindalloch
Banffshire
AB37 9BD
Scotland
Telephone: +44 1807 500 245
Fax: +44 1807 500 234
Web: www.glenfarclas.co.uk
Email: J&GGrant@glenfarclas.demon.co.uk
100 Greatest Whisky People
We highlight the people who have left a lasting legacy on the whisky world over the years.
December 2011, Issue 100, page 16
A family affair
John Lamond examines the history of this independent distillery
July 2002, Issue 24, page 52
Class acts
The search starts again to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. In the first of three voting heats, we reveal the winners of the Scottish round.
September 2011, Issue 98, page 6
Collector's corner
John Rose provides another selection of collectible bottles
May 2004, Issue 39, page 50
Down the years
In an epic tasting we tackle the entire family cask range, Rob Allanson reports.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 44
Elusive and illicit Speyside spirit
Gavin Smith traces the reportedly romantic but often mercenary history of illicit distilling in Speyside
November 2001, Issue 19, page 56
In the heartland (Speyside)
Speyside falls in to two halves:that reached by flying in to Inverness,and that reached from Aberdeen.In this issue we take the Aberdeen route.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 36
Into the melting pot
The mash tun is a vital vessel,accommodating the conversion of starch within the grist into sugars,using a
sequence of three,or even four waters at a progressively higher temperatures. But rather than...
December 2007, Issue 68, page 26
Is it a bear or a bull?
John Rose with another selection of outstanding collectible bottles
July 2006, Issue 57, page 62
National Treasures
The search starts to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. Scotland, Ireland and Canada have been scrutinised,we find out who is in the running.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 8
Still very important
Ian Wisniewski explains how differing still designs influence the style and flavour of whisky
November 2001, Issue 19, page 42
The essential guide to Speyside bars
David Stirk is 'entertained in a truly Scottish manner' during his five-day whistle stop tour of Speyside allowing him to bring you the definitive guide to Speyside's best bars
April 2001, Issue 15, page 48
The heart of Europe
Joe Bates looks at whisky in Brussels airport
July 2005, Issue 49, page 53
The tun up club
Whisky Mag's bar fly heads to Speyside to check out a watering hole almost in the round.
July 2009, Issue 81, page 37
Whisky Magazine Issue 100
The Whisky Magazine anniversary issue celebrates 100 years of the greatest whisky people, the 21st Century's 100 greatest bottles and the 100 greatest distilleries to visit plus much more....
Published December 2011.
Whisky Magazine Issue 98
Icons of whisky Scotland Winners unveiled - Independent Bottlers Challenge Results - Cameronbridge - Whisky Magazine Photographic Challenge 2011 and much more....
Published September 2011.
Whisky Magazine Issue 81
Evan Williams - Bushmills - Highland Park - Auchentoshan - Bowmore - Mackmyra - Glen Scotia and much more....
Published July 2009.
Whisky Magazine Issue 69
Highland Gem - Home of Anoc - Americas youngest distillers - Food matching the Diageo way - Brora - Bartenders Trip - Mackmyra - Ginkgo and more.....
Published January 2008.
Whisky Magazine Issue 68
Lowland perfection - Auchentoshan - History of the cork - Premium whisky - Glenury Royal - Dewars - Makers Mark - Mash Tuns - Glenlivet - Ben Nevis - Inverleven - 40 whiskies tasted.
Published December 2007.
Whisky Magazine Issue 67
Premium Blends - Kittling Ridge - 200 Whiskies Tasted - Icons of Whisky - Whisky and Food - VIP Tours - Climate change ... and more....
Published November 2007.
Whisky Magazine Issue 57
American idols - The legends behind the great brands - The Highlands - The Sma' Still - Speyside history - Sir Iain Noble - Cooley - Silent Stills Tasting - Gotemba - Johnnie Walker Blue.
Published July 2006.
Whisky Magazine Issue 49
Kentucky Bourbon - Glasgow Scotland's whisky city - A world of whisky tasting from across the globe - How to be nosey - Lagavulin - Heaven Hill - Cragganmore - The art of blending - Liqueurs.
Published July 2005.
Whisky Magazine Issue 39
Cask strength Islay tasting - Longmorn - Classic malts cruise - Delilah's.
Published May 2004.
Whisky Magazine Issue 24
The world of whisky - Max Shapira - Glenfarclas - New world whisky tasting.
Published July 2002.
Whisky Magazine Issue 19
Jimmy Russell - Japanese Whisky - Illicit Distilling - Bourbon Tasting.
Published November 2001.
Whisky Magazine Issue 15
Spirit of Ireland - Isle of Arran - Vintage Malts - Blackadder.
Published April 2001.
Craigellachie Hotel Glenfarclas 2001 Single Cask Bottling
Single Malt - Scotland - 51.20%
8
In each corner, a fighter rather than a boxer. Not much refinement, but plenty of punch.
Glenfarclas 105
Single Malt - Scotland - 60.00%
8
A bold character. Rich, sherry-armoured. Dangerously palatable even without water.
Glenfarclas 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8
Confident. Straightforward. A first-class whisky. Well-rounded. No-nonsense.
Glenfarclas 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7
Judging from the colour, as well as aroma and flavour, this is Glenfarclas without its dressing of sherry. Having removed its jacket and necktie, it appears more muscular and aggressive.
Glenfarclas 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8
Classic sherry, well balanced. A perfect companion for a creamy pud.
Glenfarclas 17 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8
A bunch of interesting flavours displayed in an elegant oak frame.
Glenfarclas 1955
Single Malt - Scotland - 44.60%
8
The russet colour promised something more luxurious, but this whisky is not as rich as it was.
Glenfarclas 1961 Sherry Hogshead
Single Malt - Scotland - 54.40%
7
Again, wood has taken the lead and the balance is lost. But there is a lot of charm in that old piece of history. So difficult to score.
Glenfarclas 1964 Sherry Butt
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.50%
8
Old but not very lively. The nose is complex and fragrant.
Glenfarclas 1970 Sherry Hogshead
Single Malt - Scotland - 51.70%
8
That old timer has surprisingly kept a high strength and a vibrant character. Oak is overwhelming but in an elegant way. That could be an old cognac.
Glenfarclas 1971 Sherry Butt
Single Malt - Scotland - 51.00%
8
Too long a maturation. When oak dictates the aromatic profile, it is hard
to feel satisfied.
Glenfarclas 1981 Plain Hogshead
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.80%
7
Perfect “herbal malt-tea” for a wintery night cup. It takes a few drops of water
to cut the edges.
Glenfarclas 1984 Plain Hogshead
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.30%
7
That whisky struggles to stand out among a flight of big sherry guys, but it is worth enjoying. Though we could have expected more character from a 27 Years Old whisky.
Glenfarclas 1996 Sherry Butt
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.60%
7
The nose offered some smoothness that the palate denied. Not numbing
with water but gets bitter.
Glenfarclas 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8
A straightforward Speyside classic. Also big enough to benefit from considerable age.
Glenfarclas 40 Years Old, Millennium Edition
Single Malt - Scotland - 54.70%
9
Some of the voluptuousness has sagged with age.
Glenfarclas 43 Years Old, Cognac Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.70%
9
Incredibly “alive” for a 43 Years Old whisky. Absolutely wonderful. Fully matured or just finished in a cognac cask ? Whatever, it worked superbly.
Glenfarclas 8 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7
Young and still coming together but there's enough richness of character
to make it more than just an interesting pit stop on the road to full maturity.
Glenfarclas Heritage
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7
Clean and of interest.
Glenfarclas Movember 9 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.30%
8
Light and well structured. Refreshing.
The Family Casks 1952 Release II Cask Number 1710
- Scotland - 41.90%
7
Great balance and complexity.
The Family Casks 1957 Release II Cask Number 2115
- Scotland - 46.50%
6
Too long in the wood.
The Family Casks 1960 Release Ii Cask Number 1773
- Scotland - 43.80%
6
Sorry,but this isn't what old whisky is for me.
The Family Casks 1967 Release II Cask Number 5117
- Scotland - 40.00%
7
Better than the previous two with a certain muscular strength.
The Family Casks 1969 Release II Cask number 3185
- Scotland - 56.50%
6
Another that's lost it.
The Whisky Exchange Glenfarclas 1974 30 Years Old, Bottle for the Whisky Exchange
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.50%
7
A lot of elegance and distinction but as if it has lost health. Surprisingly enough, waters boosts it.


