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.
One of my favs! Rich. Great amber color. Surprisingly better than the 21 year.
First third of my bottle was a struggle. Strong, confusing flavors. The malt eventually opened up and became something fantastic. It is intense, powerful and opposite to smooth, but in a good way :) Besides the tasting notes above it has that really heavy, thick mouthfeel to it which only adds to the drinking experience. A must have fantastic whisky. /JH
It's not the stand-out whisky I was anticipating based on reviews. Quite phenolic, certainly sweet. Not really getting the fruit, sherry etc 'complex' overtones. I also find the 105 a little disappointing, frankly.
This is a great whisky at an even greater price. Tastes like a more expensive dram. This is one of the best sherried whiskies that I have tried. It is smooth, rich and well rounded. I had to put my bottle away as I just couldn't get enough! Will be ordered a new bottle very soon.
Absolutely gorgeous !
