Glenfarclas 105 is a superb cask strength whisky, with a history that can be traced to 1968. When the original incarnation was released that year, Glenfarclas became the first distillery to release a barrel proof single malt whisky.
The bottling was eventually re-named to 105, referring to its alcohol content in British Proof, which equates now to 60% ABV.
The 105 doesn't carry an age statement presently, making it rare among Glenfarclas bottlings. Although, there are suggestions that it is matured for 8-10 years in a combination of both ex-sherry and ex-bourbon barrels.
Drying, assertive and richly spiced, the 105 makes for a superb dram, one the Malt Maniacs rated as the best “Bang for your buck” whisky in 2004. Add a drop of water if you please to explore its depth - and don't be put off by that ABV, there's plenty of flavour here to enjoy.
Great depth, Sherry. Creamy and nutty. Honey on toast, touch of smoky coffee.
Silken, spicy and peppery oak. Almond, praline, hazelnut, dried peels, fruity. Touch of Armagnac, hint of rancio perhaps?
Long, peppery and nutty.
If you want to taste a powerful, Sherry bomb whisky, this is the one! Bottled at cask strength (60%) it is just how a whisky should taste. Try a sip neat, then add water to enhance the subtle flavours. You will not be disappointed.
I first tried the 105 a few years ago at the distillery and immediately bought a bottle. I've had a few bottles over the years and decided that it was time to revisit this whisky - and I'm glad I did. It's a BIG whisky, young, yes, but with good body and powerful, with butterscotch and raisins and a sherry kick which is hard to find these days. It can take a fair amount of water, too, so don't be put off by the high strength.
Purchased this alongside a bottle of abunadh. Both amazing and present an old style whisky experience you can enjoy over a long time. But this is much better value. Big on sherry and oak, better once opened a few months to smooth out, also got a bit sweeter as time went by. Will definitely buy again, will always have a bottle of this in my collection. What an amazing product. Well done glenfarclas, thank you
Great stuff, well capable of taking up the baton that Aberlour A’bunadh has dropped so spectacularly with PR’s greed .Litre bottle will keep you going for a good while .I bought a bottle of this as a birthday treat to myself .I then walked to a nearby whiskey bar and ordered an Aberlour A’bunadh for comparative purposes .Im not disappointed with my 105 purchase .Theres no way the A’bunadh is worth double and in fact a Teeling Brabazon volume 1 May even top it for breadth of flavour (but that’s the same price for 700ml as 105 is for 1000ml) Intjink this could be my new ‘best bottle’ whiskey .I definitely prefer it to Yellow Spot (which is dearer) If I lived in Netherlands (where this is €35 not €75 like in Ireland) or U.K. I’d buy this by the case!!!!
A really powerful flavour of fruit and a touch of oak. And at 60% it is definitely a big bang. Purchase it and you won't be disappointed.
