Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £1275
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Glenfarclas' 40-year-old represents the pinnacle of the distillery's mastery with sherry cask maturation, aged since the 1970s in ex-sherry wood that defines Speyside's richest character. Expect deep amber hues with waves of dried fruit, polished leather, and warm spice layered beneath notes of toffee and candied citrus. The texture is viscous and luxurious, with a long, warming finish that unfolds gradually across the palate. Bottled at 43% ABV, this is a contemplative dram for those seeking the depth that only four decades can provide.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is a 40-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, old wood, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenfarclas' 40-year-old represents the pinnacle of the distillery's mastery with sherry cask maturation, aged since the 1970s in ex-sherry wood that defines Speyside's richest character. Expect deep amber hues with waves of dried fruit, polished leather, and warm spice layered beneath notes of toffee and candied citrus. The texture is viscous and luxurious, with a long, warming finish that unfolds gradually across the palate. Bottled at 43% ABV, this is a contemplative dram for those seeking the depth that only four decades can provide.
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