Single Malt
Scotland
1 Jan 1986
14 Apr 2021
3448
A magnificent single cask single malt from Glenfarclas here. This special release was distilled in 1986 and spent the next 35 years maturing in a single cask (number 3448). The cask was opened in April 2021, yielding an outturn of 146 bottles.
Polished oak and antique leather open things up, followed by medjool dates, toasted walnuts, and a whiff of cigar box. Layers of fig jam and burnt toffee emerge with time in the glass, underpinned by a subtle thread of old balsamic and spice cupboard warmth.
Lusciously rich with stewed plums, molasses, and cherry liqueur. The sherry influence is deep but elegant – think old PX with a dry edge. Clove, dark chocolate, and treacle tart develop alongside hints of orange oil and espresso crema.
Long, drying, and beautifully spiced. Cinnamon bark and cedar linger with black tea tannins and a final flourish of nutty, oxidised oloroso.
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