A wonderfully sherried 15 year old dram from Glenfarclas, boasting oodles of dried fruit notes. It’s bottled at 46% ABV simply because this was the strength that George Grant’s grandfather preferred it at. Happily, this also results in the Speysider boasting a big, juicy, Christmas cake profile. A fabulously complex Scotch while also being easily drinkable.
Intense, powerful sherry. Cream sherry, certainly – Pedro Ximenez? almost… a touch of peppermint? An almost rancio quality to this. Smells older than 15.
Raisins, more sherry, orange peel, walnuts, dates.
Incredibly long, complex, more of the walnuts again.
Water draws out sweetness. This is Christmas cake, not whisky. Simply astonishing.
A wonder for a 15yo, super rich sherry, lovely chocolate mouth feel.
Not my favourite sherry cask single malt, but its pretty good for the price. It has attractive qualities but its nothing mind blowing.
A perfect balance of richness and freshness. This is one of the best and well-balanced whiskies I've tasted. Masterpiece.
In my opinion, Glenfarclas 15 is better than its older brothers and good value for money
Glenfarclas is the best and the 15yo is my all time favourite. Visit the Distillery and try the 15yo with a drop of spring water from the Green Burn - Heaven.
