Insider knowledge: Glenfarclas 40 Year Old whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Glenfarclas 40 Year Old whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Very complex and rich. Calves leather, cedar wood cigar boxes and cocoa kicking things off. Then we’re onto waves of sweet sherry and chocolate orange, marmalade and butterscotch. Hints of molasses develop and just a whisper of pepper. Palate: About as rich and intense as anything we’ve ever tried from Glenfarclas. The chocolate richness develops in the glass, with notes of chocolate raisins, dates and figs, orange and maraschino cherry. Then spices and thick espresso coffee. Finish: Sublimely concentrated waves of mochaccino and gingerbread, with deep leathery notes clinging to the end. Overall: We’re left speechless! It’s overwhelmingly good… ...more
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Spectacular 40 yo
Just Great, so thick, creamy and rich. One I'll definintly order again, and for a very nice price considering it's age. Brilliant and cheap. 5 stars.
Amazing whisky
It's just a wonder