Glenfarclas 1962 Family Casks Release Autumn 2013 Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask sherry hogshead #3245 bottled June 2013. 169 bottles.

Glenfarclas

Glenfarclas Distillery was established by Robert Hay in Speyside in 1836. John Grant purchased Glenfarclas in 1865 and it has remained in the ownership of the Grant family ever since. The interior of the visitor centre is stunning, the walls are lined with the original oak panels salvaged from a lounge on the liner SS Empress of Australia when she was scrapped 1952. Ace sherry casks underpin the ethos of Glenfarclas malt whisky, having released its first cask strength single malt way back in 1968 and in 1973 became the third to open a distillery visitor centre. Glenfarclas Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.

Rich polished mahogany.

50 years old with a big powerful nose. Almost like an old fruit wine. Spiced notes also coming through on top of ginger biscuits.

Slight smokiness on the palate. Underlying treacle and toffee. Marzipan present on the last bit of the finish.

A super after dinner dram, to be shared only with the best of company.