Glenfarclas 40 Year Old - Scottish Classic “David Balfour”
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £1449.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- A 40-year-old single-cask Glenfarclas from the Scottish Classics series, paired with artwork inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped. This Speyside expression bridges literature and whisky, aging gracefully in oak for four decades.
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Glenfarclas 40 Year Old - Scottish Classic “David Balfour” is a 40-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 40-year-old single-cask Glenfarclas from the Scottish Classics series, paired with artwork inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped. This Speyside expression bridges literature and whisky, aging gracefully in oak for four decades.
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