Glenfarclas 25 Year

Good whisky for sure. Perhaps a bit too dry and not having that strong Sherry influence. Wood influences and notes of vanilla, some caramel and oak.

On the nose, the classic Speyside notes of butterscotch and honey come through. However, there is so much more. The age gives way to figs, dried apricots, raisins, and a musty cellar quality that is quite warm and inviting. On the palate, it comes alive with the butterscotch and honey, but all of the aged fruits come through and overpower the classic Speyside notes in such a delightful way. It reminds you that this whisky is a quarter-century old. The MOST surprising part of this Scotch is the finish. It just keeps going...and going...and going. Not only does it go on and on, but new flavors reveal themselves over that time. For me, the sherry notes are the most prominent on the finish and I love it. My favorite part of this whisky? The price. I am willing to bet money that this is the only reputable Scottish distillery that offers a 25 year old expression for less than $500. I never thought I'd ever be casually sipping a 25 year old Scotch in the comforts of my own home. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a special occasion whisky who wants to show off a Scotch with the big "25" on the label and doesn't want to break the bank.

I was having a tasting event with some friends at home and one of the brought this Glenfarclas 25. Even if it is a highland malt it sure feels like an speysider. Bottled at 43%abv. On the nose a fresh clean red apple note. Have you ever bite and apple and wait 10 minutes and you notice how the apple gets "old" because of the bite? The yellow inside turns brownish? Well, that brownish old red apple aroma is the one this glenfarclas have. It is exactly the apple "motts" juice aroma. After a while some red fruits appear and maybe sherry. Clean aroma, very likeable not complex at all. On the palate is a good dram. Cinnamon, oak, red apples. Not much going on but truly pleasant. Finish is eternal with a clove/ginger note. Overall for a 25yo it could be better but it is a good dram and it is cheap (around 150), my score for it is 93 over 100.