Glenfarclas 1959 Family Casks Release S14

Name: Glenfarclas 1959 Family Casks Release S14
Brand: Glenfarclas
Price: 7200.0 GBP
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Unearth a gem from the Grant family archives with Glenfarclas 1959 – “Family Casks” Release S14 (Summer 2014). Read more

Glenfarclas 1959 Family Casks Release S14

£7,200.00 GBP

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery

Cask: #1821

Cask Type: sherry hogshead

Type: Single Malt Scotch

Volume: 70cl

Region: Speyside

Vintage: 1959

ABV: 46.40%

Tasting Notes

Nose Lush fig preserve, date syrup and Seville-orange marmalade rise over beeswax-polished oak, cigar humidor and a touch of mocha. Palate Velvet waves of treacle toffee, black-cherry chocolate and malt loaf coat the tongue, followed by clove-spiced caramel, walnut oil and a bright flash of candied citrus peel. Finish Long, warming and gracefully dry—lingering sherry-soaked fruitcake, supple oak tannin, subtle rancio leather and a final whisper of vanilla-malt sweetness.

Unearth a gem from the Grant family archives with Glenfarclas 1959 – “Family Casks” Release S14 (Summer 2014).
Filled on 9 January 1959 into a solitary sherry-seasoned hogshead (#1821) and left undisturbed for well over half a century in Glenfarclas’s cool stone dunnage, this venerable Speyside malt was drawn at natural cask strength in March 2014. Bottled non-chill-filtered and natural in colour, only 121 individually numbered bottles preserve an opulent collage of dark fruit, polished mahogany and rancio-tinged spice—an era-defining dram from one of Scotch whisky’s most storied families.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

Single-cask pedigree: full-term maturation in a sherry hogshead saturates the spirit with decadent dried-fruit depth, chocolate richness and exotic spice.
55 years of slumber transform Glenfarclas’s orchard-fruit core into layers of mahogany sweetness and elegant rancio complexity.
Bottled at natural cask strength (non-chill-filtered, natural colour) for undiluted body, aroma and a deep antique-ruby hue.
Part of the coveted “Family Casks” series—Release S14, strictly 121 bottles, a crown jewel for collectors and sherry-malt devotees.
Exemplifies Glenfarclas’s hallmark balance of dark fruit, polished oak and warming spice at its most luxurious and age-defining.

Pour a measure of this 1959 masterpiece and savour a timeless union of honeyed depth, opulent sherry richness and time-honed elegance—an unforgettable whisky that resonates long after the final sip.

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The Distillery

Founded in 1836 by Robert Hay, Glenfarclas Distillery is a prestigious pillar of Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Acquired by John Grant in 1865, the distillery has remained under the Grant family’s ownership ever since, preserving a legacy of tradition and excellence. The Glenfarclas Visitor Centre boasts a stunning interior adorned with original oak panels salvaged from the historic SS Empress of Australia liner, scrapped in 1952. Central to Glenfarclas’ whisky-making philosophy are Ace sherry casks, which form the foundation of their acclaimed single malt Scotch whiskies, including the esteemed Glenfarclas 15 Year Old, the robust Glenfarclas 105, and the elegant Glenfarclas 21 Year Old. In 1968, Glenfarclas released its first cask strength single malt, further cementing its reputation among whisky connoisseurs. The Family Cask range showcases exclusive, limited-edition whiskies that highlight the distillery’s unwavering commitment to quality and heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Glenfarclas Distillery offers an unparalleled Scotch whisky experience that honors its rich history and family legacy.

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