From the renowned Glenfarclas Distillery, this delicate whisky is a wonderful expression of the Speyside style. Matured in 100% Oloroso sherry casks, it offers far more complexity than you’d expect from a 10-year-old dram. A smooth, welcoming whisky that’s become the understated favourite in many a collection. Excellent as an aperitif, and excellent value.
Lots of juicy, sweet, sherry notes combined with malt and barley. Creamy hints of toffee give way to delicate honey, vanilla, and orchard fruits.
Delicious sherry sweetness and dried fruits, with complex, delicate winter spices and fruitcake. Light toffee, and a hint of smoke.
Long, smooth, spicy and fruity, with a touch of oak.
Just finished my litre of 105, which, as ever, I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt, this time, that I should try something lighter from Glenfarclas, something I haven't had for quite a while - so back to the 1oy0. This a is firm, dry-ish dram which opens up with sherry sweetness and nuttiness. Very smooth and very easy drinking - so beware. A sweetness in the finish, which is long and lingering.
Better than I did expect, best 40% sherry I've been tasting. I still prefer cask strength at sherry whiskies.
If there is such a thing as a session malt, this is it for me - smooth, accessible and avuncular. Lovely flavours of fruitcake and Madeira. Very good value.
Quite dry for a Speyside, suprisingly a little rough and smokey. Firm.
Good choice for the advent calendar. Smells of mince pies and brandy cream. Tastes of caster sugar, cloves, honey, lemon zest, with a spicy/sweet finish. It's a lovely drink for the Christmas season and, although not as complex as the Glenfarclas 15, it is just as pleasant and excellent value for money.
