Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength

I remember really enjoying this once, in Edinburgh, with my wife and our still in utero daughter, in a lovely little pub. It must have been the overall experience talking, because this is easily the weakest link in the Glenfarclas line that I've tried. The positive: Well, it IS Glenfarclas. The dark sherry fruit, the nuttiness, the wee hint of a distant campfire that you really want to be enjoying a dram beside...they're all here. Unfortunately, they're also joined by WAY too much young spirit; you won't need the campfire to stay warm because there's enough burning already on your palate. Now, if this were priced at or below the price of the entry level 10 year, I could forgive that. But, at $80 a bottle? You've got to be joking. A disappointment from one of my favorite distilleries.

Good whisky, but not really the best Glenfarclas has to offer; however, if you consider both the price point and the ABV, this is a probably a steal. The nose was underwhelming, with sweet sherry notes being predominant. The palate is much stronger and suprisingly different. Whereas the nose was nuttier and floral, to the tongue this whisky is fruity, with sultana raisins really peering through. The finish is fairly long and pleasant, reminding you how robust the entire product is at 60%. All in all enjoyable.