Glenfarclas (Speyside's Finest) 46 Year Old 1966 Douglas Laing Director's Cut

Name: Glenfarclas (Speyside's Finest) 46 Year Old 1966 Douglas Laing Director's Cut
Brand: Glenfarclas
Price: 1800.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Fruity

Journey back to the golden era of Speyside with Glenfarclas 46 Year Old – 1966 Vintage, Douglas Laing Director’s Cut. Read more

Glenfarclas (Speyside's Finest) 46 Year Old 1966 Douglas Laing Director's Cut

£1,800.00 GBP

£1,500.00 ex VAT

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery

Cask: #9176

Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Speyside

Vintage: 1966

Age: 46 Year Old

ABV: 49.70%

No. of bottles: 319

Tasting Notes

Nose: Spiced dryly – heads to vanilla, toffee - oak & crushed raisins. Palate: Shows dark macerated fruit – light oak + barley & sherry. Finish: Fruity – carrying smoke – toffee – molasses and subtle oak.

Journey back to the golden era of Speyside with Glenfarclas 46 Year Old – 1966 Vintage, Douglas Laing Director’s Cut. Filled into Sherry Butt #9176 in 1966 and drawn in 2012, this majestic malt spent nearly half a century maturing beneath the pagoda roofs of Glenfarclas. Hand-selected for Douglas Laing’s prestigious Director’s Cut series, only 319 individually-numbered bottles were released at natural cask strength, non-chill-filtered and natural in colour. Decades of patient ageing have woven layers of dark fruit, antique oak and velvety spice into Glenfarclas’s renowned honey-malt core—delivering a dram of incomparable depth and elegance. Why We Think You’ll Love It:

A venerable 46-year Glenfarclas from a single first-fill sherry butt, offering unrivalled depth and sherried sophistication.
Bottled for the elite Director’s Cut range—natural cask strength, non-chill-filtered and natural colour for absolute purity.
Limited to just 319 bottles, making it a crown-jewel collectible for sherry-malt connoisseurs and whisky historians alike.
Captures the essence of long-aged Speyside: opulent dried fruit, polished antique oak, and the timeless charm of the Grant family’s iconic distillery.

Indulge in this stately Glenfarclas for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mature sherry richness, classic Speyside malt and nearly five decades of flawless Highlands craftsmanship.

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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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