Rosencrantz
Glenfarclas 18 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
December 22, 2019 (edited March 24, 2020)
Full gold in the glass.
The nose is caressed by the alcoholic cherry with the classic Mon Cheri effect, with a vinous background reminiscent of certain delicate grappas. Wood together with vanilla and a drop of honey. Sweet but not ruffle.
Sherry becomes much more evident in the mouth, a warm and enveloping aroma that flows on the palate as if it were stronger than its 43 alcoholic degrees. Red fruit, herbaceous hints and spices are grafted onto the wood, which at times is a little intrusive, as well as alcohol which in the long run sweeps too far, brushing off the initial effect.
The finish is medium, of wood and raisins with a certain astringency,
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