Glenfarclas

Glenfarclas The Family Cask 32 Year Old, Refill Hogshead Cask, Cask #1081, Autumn 2013, 2013, 43.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 49
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

Considered among the finest of the Speyside malt distilleries and one of the few of its age to still be family-owned. J&G Grant became its sole shareholders in 1898 and continue to run it in a traditional manner, notably using direct-fired stills to create a rich, weighty spirit. Distillery Bottling is a term used to define a whisky bottled by the company that produced it, using the official brand ...

Overall Rating
88.3/100
Great88.3 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Marmalade of ripe apricots and figs, silky with a luscious Sherry creaminess. Natural nuts with hint of cheddar and coconut butter with a hint of pear sweetness.
Palate
Creamy texture of pears and coconuts with just a hint of Sherry acidity, some double creamed brie melts into waves of malt and charred oak. Sticky strawberries preserve with walnuts and cinnamon then sip out along with a minty follow through.
Finish
FInishing adorably with wee notes of strawberry jam and caramelised pineapple slices.
Rraincheck lantern23 Aug
89 / 100

The ripe apricot and fig marmalade, then creamy pear and coconut, give this a rounded, gently sweet character. Strawberry jam and caramelised pineapple carry that through the finish. At 43.5% ABV, the strength seems a sensible fit for these softer notes.

Nose: Ripe apricot and fig marmalade, Sherry creaminess, Natural nuts, cheddar, coconut butter and pear sweetnessPalate: Creamy pears and coconuts, Sherry acidity, Malt and charred oak, Strawberry preserve, walnuts, cinnamon and mintFinish: Strawberry jam, Caramelised pineapple
saltair.sparrow avatarsaltair.sparrow28 Jun
88 / 100

There’s a lovely balance here between the creamy, silky texture and the brighter fruit. Pear and coconut meet a little Sherry acidity, while malt and charred oak give the palate more depth. The strawberry preserve, walnuts and cinnamon add another inviting layer, and the strawberry jam and caramelised pineapple carry that fruit into the finish. It sounds generous and layered without losing its easy, creamy character.

Nose: Marmalade of ripe apricots and figs, silky with a luscious Sherry creaminess., Natural nuts, a hint of cheddar and coconut butter, with a hint of pear sweetness.Palate: Creamy texture of pears and coconuts with a hint of Sherry acidity., Double creamed brie melts into waves of malt and charred oak; sticky strawberries preserve with walnuts and cinnamon, followed by a minty note.Finish: Notes of strawberry jam and caramelised pineapple slices.
WeekendRover avatarWeekendRover1 May
88 / 100

Rich fruit and creamy sherry, with charred oak in the mix.

Nose: Marmalade, ripe apricots, figs, and Sherry creaminess.Palate: Pears, coconut, malt, charred oak, strawberries, walnuts, and cinnamon.Finish: Strawberry jam and caramelised pineapple.
Hhazelnut.fox8 Feb
88 / 100

the ripe apricot and fig with that silky sherry creaminess sounds especially inviting, and i like the contrast of malt, charred oak and a minty follow-through. A fruit-led direction i can get behind.

Nose: Ripe apricots and figs, Sherry creaminess, Natural nuts and coconut butterPalate: Pears and coconuts, Malt and charred oak, Strawberry preserve, walnuts and cinnamon, Minty follow-throughFinish: Strawberry jam, Caramelised pineapple
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Cask type
Refill Hogshead
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
1081
Batch
Autumn 2013
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
210
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
The Family Casks
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Marmalade of ripe apricots and figs, silky with a luscious Sherry creaminess. Natural nuts with hint of cheddar and coconut butter with a hint of pear sweetness.
Palate
Creamy texture of pears and coconuts with just a hint of Sherry acidity, some double creamed brie melts into waves of malt and charred oak. Sticky strawberries preserve with walnuts and cinnamon then sip out along with a minty follow through.
Finish
FInishing adorably with wee notes of strawberry jam and caramelised pineapple slices.
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