Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791)
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.2%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £320.73
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- The tenth release in Glenfarclas's Family Cask series, this 1979 vintage spent 33 years in a plain hogshead before bottling in 2012, yielding 210 bottles of deep Speyside character. Each Family Cask release offers a rare glimpse into the distillery's long-term maturation philosophy.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791) is a 33-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, honey, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The tenth release in Glenfarclas's Family Cask series, this 1979 vintage spent 33 years in a plain hogshead before bottling in 2012, yielding 210 bottles of deep Speyside character. Each Family Cask release offers a rare glimpse into the distillery's long-term maturation philosophy.
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