Glenfarclas The Family Casks
8.5

Glenfarclas The Family Casks

Release IX, 1989, 22 Years Old

ABV 55.9%

A fine sherry bomb, great for the autumn season.

Rob Allanson

Specification

The Family Casks

Glenfarclas

Brand

Release IX, 1989, 22 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

22

Age (Years)

55.9%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Aging tobacco, cedar wood humidors and seasoning logs. Big earthy tones\rand very autumnal. A little black tea.

Palate: Rich and lush with some dark fruits, cherries and blackberries. Big hit of\rsherry with the bitter sweetness of wood tannins.

Finish: Keeps going with dark fruit and chocolate.

Comment: A fine sherry bomb, great for the autumn season.

Score: 8.4

Neil Ridley

Taster

Nose: Earthy, mossy and murky. Given time, some macerated cherries and dark\rchocolate begin to emerge, alongside a healthy slurp of Pedro Ximinez.

Palate: Aged sherry, more cherries, some muscovado sugar, strong black espresso and liquorice root.

Finish: Lingering notes of moist, chewed cigar and sour cherries.

Comment: A monster, anyone with a strong aversion to bold, sherried whiskies should probably look away now.

Score: 8.6

8.5
Overall Score

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