Glenfarclas 105
Single Malt - Scotland - 60.00%
8 A bold character. Rich, sherry-armoured. Dangerously palatable even without water.
Glenfarclas 105 40 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 60.00%
7 The nose was promising but the palate is too woody for me. And the alcohol is not mastered.
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 18 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 ?Polite, lightweight and won't swear at the dinner table.
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
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8 Fantastic nose, but loses it on the palate.
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.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask 1958 Release X
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.70%
8 ?Direct and blunt, but with the right amount of intelligence and personality.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask Release 3 1952 Cask 1713 Plains Hogshead 55 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.30%
7 Remarkable.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask Release 3 1957 Cask 2 Sherry Hogshead 50 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.20%
7 Just too much cask influence for the sake of balance.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask Release 3 1959 Cask 3227
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.90%
6 A great vintage (!) but too long in cask for me.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask Release 3 1960 Cask 1768 Sherry Hogshead 48 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 44.60%
8 Superb nose,but a little dry on the tongue. Still...!
Glenfarclas The Family Cask Release 3 1961 Cask 1322 Sherry Hogshead 47 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 52.20%
8 A big whisky.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask Release 3 1978 Cask 626 Plain Hogshead 30 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.60%
7 Decently balanced.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask Release 3 1987 Cask 3826 Refill Sherry Butt 20 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 53.20%
8 Mature and elegant.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask, Release 3 1962 Cask 2647 46 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 52.00%
6 Overcooked.
Glenfarclas The Family Cask, Release 3 1969 Cask 3188 39 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.00%
7 Big and tannic. Would add structure to a blend.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1953 Release
Single Malt - Scotland - 49.60%
8 ?Delightfully balanced
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1957 Release
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.70%
7 ?On one hand, I admire how one-dimensional this is, but it isn't going to be for everyone.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1959 Release X
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.50%
8 ?For a ridiculously elderly gentleman, this still has plenty to entertain with. Perhaps the spiciest of the siblings so far.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1961 50 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 48.00%
8 Difficult to evaluate these very old whiskies. This sherry cask retains complexity, charm and distinction.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1963 Release
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.50%
7 ?Not without merit, but just not quite as exciting as the previous whiskies.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1963 Release X
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.50%
7 ?Not without merit, but just not quite as exciting, or engaging as the previous whiskies.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1965 46 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 53.70%
7 This whisky has certainly lost its balance. You have got to like oaky whiskies. I miss the distillery character.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1965 Release X
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.80%
8 ?Another big tannic beast.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1975 37 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 54.70%
7 The nose promised a sweeter palate which remains a bit behind. Not
unpleasant but slightly disappointing.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1983 29 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 51.00%
7 This whisky is a ‘whispering' one. Delicate, elegant but maybe a bit shy.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1986 25 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.40%
7 You have got to like woody whiskies to appreciate this one. The sweetness
cannot balance the astringency.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1989 22 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.90%
8 A monster, anyone with a strong aversion to bold, sherried whiskies should probably look away now.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1991 20 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.10%
7 I think this one has let the wood gain the upper hand, unfortunately.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1993 18 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.70%
7 The wood has given this a distinct dryness, but water really helps to unlock its true potential.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1994 17 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.90%
7 Powerful, but fairly one-dimensional.
Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1995 16 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 52.50%
8 Staying just on the right side of the wood, this has plenty of sizzle left in it,
with some rather nice dry spiced notes.
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.
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.
Farclas 175
Few distilleries can claim to have been around for 175 years. Fewer still have remained in the same family ownership for nearly 150 of those years. And even fewer are still independent, and flourishi...
July 2011, Issue 97, page 8
Horses for 'Farclas
The inaugural Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeplechase was held at the Cheltenham race course recently.
The lucky winner was Davy Russell aboard Dix Villez.
January 2009, Issue 77, page 7
Reading the label
In a new series whisky writer and label expert Hans Offringa will look at the evolution of branding and labelling from several distilleries.
April 2013, Issue 111, page 34
Weathering the storm
Family-owned distillery Glenfarclas isn't flash or fancy, but it's in rude health Dominic Roskrow reports on a good old-fashioned success story.
September 2010, Issue 90, page 40
The heart of Europe
Joe Bates looks at whisky in Brussels airport
July 2005, Issue 49, page 53
Collector's corner
John Rose provides another selection of collectible bottles
May 2004, Issue 39, page 50
What lies beneath?
Jonny McCormick reports on Christie's Paris auction and looks ahead to the year end sales
October 2010, Issue 91, page 74
It's Islay Time
Jonny McCormick examines how a clutch of Feis Ilé bottlings fared at auction.
June 2010, Issue 88, page 74
Ask the expert
Some time ago I found this really nice old whisky decanter. It is gallon Watsons Dundee Whisky, which shows a picture of a Highlander throwing a big rock.Well I have read a bit on the web, and I know ...
November 2008, Issue 76, page 37
The Naked Spirit
Ever wondered what your favourite whisky would taste like when stripped of its colour? Neil Ridley experiences a moment of clarity
October 2012, Issue 107, page 30
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
The blog boys
Dominic Roskrow meets the brains behind the Edinburgh Blog.
January 2010, Issue 85, page 32
Irish Collection
Cork airport unveils its own Irish Whiskey Collection Joe Bates reports
March 2013, Issue 110, page 28
Wolfburn
Scotland's latest start-up whisky-making venture came on stream in January.
February 2013, Issue 109, page 7
A family affair
John Lamond examines the history of this independent distillery
July 2002, Issue 24, page 52
A Maverick State
Can an area steeped in as much tradition as Speyside produce a few true modern mavericks? Neil Ridley catches up with the free thinkers, and the liquid, that have changed the course of thinking in the...
March 2013, Issue 110, page 34
Spy
Arctic adventure
Scots born explorer Jock Wishart and Old Pulteney whisky have unveiled a remarkable mission to conquer what could be one of the world's last great ‘firsts': to row to one of the ...
June 2010, Issue 88, page 6
The walk of life
A team from Whisky Magazine completed nearly 50 miles of the Speyside Way to raise money for Make Poverty History. Dominic Roskrow reports
June 2005, Issue 48, page 16
Comfort and joy
Whisky pilgrims , tourists, locals- this summer's Islay Festival attracted fans from around the globe. Michael Jackson reports on a time to remember, while Marcin Miller travels east to catch up on t...
September 2000, Issue 11, page 34
Closure on Bottlegate
McTear's Auctioneers is settling its dispute with Luc Timmermans following his allegation that they auctioned rare whisky bottles with broken seals. Timmermans, the wellknown Malt Maniac and President...
March 2012, Issue 102, page 7
Fragrant Harbour
Jonny McCormickon the war on fakes and a look at rare whisky in the East
July 2012, Issue 105, page 80
The burning issue
Ian Wisniewski asks that all-important question: does the way a still is heated affect the final product?
July 2003, Issue 32, page 65
Looking Back
Jonny McCormick sums up an excellent year
March 2012, Issue 102, page 72
Scotch Mist
What is it with whisky and clichéd images of Scotland? Richard Jones starts the fightback…
September 2003, Issue 33, page 52
Welcome to Whisky Magazine
The signs are lining up for a good year in 2008 here at Whisky Towers, and in the whisky world at large.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the magazine. Ten years of tasting, whisky facts and f...
January 2008, Issue 69, page 5
Operation BOTB
Marcin Miller explains the objective of the Best of the Best tasting and how the 47 whiskies were selected, categorised and scored.
June 2001, Issue 16, page 49
Speyside Regionalism
Ian Wisniewski asks what is the Speyside style of malt whisky?
March 2013, Issue 110, page 20
It all comes out in the wash
Every part of the distillation process is crucial to making good whisky. Ian Wisniewski explains
July 2006, Issue 57, page 64
The best Scotch malts in the world
Compiling a top 90 best Scottish malts list is as ambitious a project as this magazine has ever undertook. Dominic Roskrowdescribes how it was done
May 2004, Issue 39, page 22
Is it a bear or a bull?
John Rose with another selection of outstanding collectible bottles
July 2006, Issue 57, page 62
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
From the Editor
The fires of summer have been extinguished, the clocks have gone back and the winter solstice approaches. The season of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness' it may be, but today a chill, damp wind cuts t...
December 2000, Issue 13, page 5
Stock of French whisky event rises
The first Whisky LiveParis was held inteh old Parisian stock market - and it was a success
October 2004, Issue 43, page 15
Happy hunting grounds - Mystery Visitor goes to Speyside
Shrouded in an enigmatic air, Whisky Magazine's undercover visitor centre guru checks out four of Speyside's finest
June 2002, Issue 23, page 44
Australia's best kept secret? (Fidel's)
Fidel's in Melbourne is giving Australia's finest city a taste of true luxury – but don't tell anybody. Naren Young reports
March 2006, Issue 54, page 60
Forget the headlines
Joe Bates braves the crowds and keeps an eye on his bags as he checks out the offerings at Heathrow's flagship terminal
June 2008, Issue 72, page 30
Tasting with a wean
Instead of the usual acidic finish, why not enjoy a somewhat sweeter, slightly sentimental, but not overpowering, finish with John Lamond- just for a change
February 2002, Issue 21, page 82
Who's a pretty ploy then?
The Pattison brothers could have taught media guru Max Clifford a thing or two about promotion.They even used parrots to promote their whisky. Ian Buxton reports
November 2005, Issue 52, page 52
Grist to themill
Ian Wisniewski gets to grips with an often
overlooked yet vitally important stage of the
production process – milling
October 2006, Issue 59, page 56
The whisky forum
Whether you are bemused, confused, excited or delighted, share your views and opinions with other Whisky Magazine readers.
April 2005, Issue 47, page 14
Malt moments
Some months are just packed with events you just want to savour,says Rob Allanson
November 2006, Issue 60, page 5
What's in a box
Packaging can convey various messages about a whisky, but how we respond to a particular design also says something about us, and the way we see ourselves, write Ian Wisniewski.
June 2008, Issue 72, page 16
That's the spirit
In the second of two articles on stills,Ian Wisniewskilooks at the critical role of the spirit still during the second distillation
July 2008, Issue 73, page 29
Raising the stakes
The Spirit of Speyside Festival has grown in to a major celebration of the region's food and drink. So how do you set about catering for such an event? Dominic Roskrow went to find out
April 2007, Issue 63, page 42
Down the years
In an epic tasting we tackle the entire family cask range, Rob Allanson reports.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 44
Stepping up
William C. Meyers was one of three writers tasked with updating Michael Jackson's Malt Whisky Companion for a sixth edition. So who is he?
June 2010, Issue 88, page 35
But Mr. Ambassador...
On paper being a whisky ambassador would seem to be the dream job but is it all it's cracked up to be? Dominic Roskrow asked some of them.
September 2009, Issue 82, page 20
Limburg Whisky Fair grows on ...
In just three years, the Whisky Fair at Limburg in Germany has established itself as one of THE events in the continental whisky diary.
June 2004, Issue 40, page 14
Talking stills
In the first of two articles on stills, Ian Wisniewskilooks at the role of the wash still,and what happens
during the first distillation process
June 2008, Issue 72, page 24
For the Love
Our man visits the award winning duo of shops in Fife.
September 2011, Issue 98, page 34


