Glenfarclas 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 2855) - Spirit of Speyside 2020
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.2%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Nutty
- Description
- Glenfarclas' 14-year-old from 2005 was matured in a single oloroso sherry butt and released as a distillery exclusive for the 2020 Spirit of Speyside festival, producing 650 bottles. The sherry cask maturation defines the Speyside malt's rich, dried fruit character.
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Glenfarclas 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 2855) - Spirit of Speyside 2020 is a 14-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenfarclas' 14-year-old from 2005 was matured in a single oloroso sherry butt and released as a distillery exclusive for the 2020 Spirit of Speyside festival, producing 650 bottles. The sherry cask maturation defines the Speyside malt's rich, dried fruit character.
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