Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #28 / Winter 2018 Release Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Honey, Sandy
- Description
- This 1983 vintage, aged 35 years in refill cask, presents an elegant expression of Glenfarclas' distillery character with refined notes of pear, dried berries, warm spices, and subtle minerality. The long maturation has developed complexity without overwhelming the spirit's natural orchard-fruit backbone. An ideal whisky for marking significant occasions or understanding how time refines rather than obscures distillery DNA.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #28 / Winter 2018 Release Speyside Whisky is a from Glenfarclas (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — dried fruit, fresh fruit, toasted, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1983 vintage, aged 35 years in refill cask, presents an elegant expression of Glenfarclas' distillery character with refined notes of pear, dried berries, warm spices, and subtle minerality. The long maturation has developed complexity without overwhelming the spirit's natural orchard-fruit backbone. An ideal whisky for marking significant occasions or understanding how time refines rather than obscures distillery DNA.
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