Glenfarclas 1955

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 50 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Perfumy. Rosewater. Pruney Palate Starts sweet. Rather thin. Soft, gentle. Falling apart somewhat. Finish Slight woody astringency. Comment The russet colour promised something more luxurious, but this whisky is not as rich as it was.

Dave Broom Nose Thick, resinous and richly scented with a drift of smoke overlaid by a beautiful perfume. Water pulls out a silky soft note with grilled nut, fig jam and with time honey. Layered and complex. Palate Sweet start. Light, tea-like tannins, hard toffee, chestnut, ginger spiciness. Silky feel. Finish Embers, oak, Dundee cake. Very long. Becomes a little tight with time. Comment A fantastic dram. Overlook this at your peril.