Here we have an absolute classic Speysider from a long-time family-owned distillery. This 25 year old single malt from Glenfarclas spent its days in 100% Oloroso sherry casks. It’s complex and delicately sherried, a whisky that’s sure not to disappoint. It won gold at the 2019 International Spirits Challenge and makes a great after dinner treat. Awesome.
A touch of menthol. Classic Sherry notes, less pronounced than the 15 year old perhaps, but the complexity is greater.
Incredibly clean central palate, but amazingly tangy. Really zingy top notes. Sherry and creamy barley, hints of gingerbread and nutty chocolate.
Very, very long and complex finish, oak-rich, hints of smoke, cocoa, buttery...
One of our all-time favourite Speyside malts.
Beautifully balanced Whisky at an excellent price point. Tried this back to back with the Kavalan Sherry Oak, the Glenfarcles 25 is just more elegant less in the face with the Sherry. Well worth the price.
Don't get me wrong.. This is a really good scotch, but for a 25 ????? Hell no ! If you want to be blown away for the same price, Glengoyne 21.. You'll thank me later.
Enjoying the 25, especially at this price point. Sugars and spice pop out, balanced by earth and drying sherry. Alcohol is more aggressive on front than to be expected for an old scotch, but the finish is long and chewy.
For me, perfection in a bottle.
This is one of the best whiskies I've had hands down. Sherry fruit and chocolate for days. And for the price? Are you kidding? I picked it up for $139 from a Total Wine and recently saw it marked down to $119. A 25 year old for under $150? Simply unbeatable.
