Glenfarclas 21 Year

One of the more affordable 21-year scotches available, at least in my area. Retails for $149 CAD, I was able to get it for $103. As a fan of the 12 year, I was a little surprised this wasn't light years ahead. I have never been a big "water guy", but this is one of the drams I do add a few generous drops of water too. Prior to the water I feel it almost tastes like the 12, tasty but unrefined (after 21 years?!). The water turns it into an elegant and delicate dram, sweet roasted barley with a delicate but decent finish. I rate this high due to the value, but if you can get your hands on the aberfeldy 21 which is similarly priced here I would recommend that above this.

Nose: super rich, not punchy, banana, tropical, sultana, smooth, sun cream, banana and peanut butter on toast Body: smooth, refined, retains the firmness but very delicate, juicy, open and bright, slightly dry Palate: banana and peanut butter, toast, biscuit, tropical, bright and fresh, very well balanced Finish: long, a light mouth cost

Nose: much lighter sherry nose than the 15, but still there. Red apples, orange again, caramel at the back. Brown sugar, cookie dough. Banana (stolen from jack) Palate: much more light than the 15, subtler sherry notes with more shortbread, herbal, thin in a nice way. Archie at luvians said refreshing and I totally agree. Incredibly well balanced fruitiness, nuttiness and wood. Finish: long, becomes fruitier and greener with the grassy glenfarclas spirit coming back through again. This might beat out the 15 for how delicate and balanced it is. So light without sacrificing fruitiness and sherry depth. May be a new favourite.

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