✦ Neatly Summary

Glenfarclas 1987 / Family Casks W18 / Sherry Cask 3831 Speyside Whisky is a from Glenfarclas (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, leathery, cooked fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Distilled in 1987 and aged for 31 years in a refill sherry butt, this Winter 2018 Family Cask release opens with aromas of sandalwood, orange marmalade, and mango before transitioning to notes of raisin, dried meat, leather, and stewed fruit on the palate. At 46% ABV, the spirit shows impressive integration between spirit and cask, with neither overpowering the other. The balance of fruit, spice, and oxidative complexity makes this ideal for slow contemplation.

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