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
- Rating of 5.0 with 4 reviews, Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is a Speyside single malt that captivates with its 'Sherried' and 'Old Wood' notes. At £1275.0, it's not for the faint-hearted, but those who appreciate 'Dried Fruit' and 'Chocolate' depth might find it worth every penny. The 43.0% ABV ensures a rich experience. Hard to say without tasting it, but the combination might just be luxurious enough to justify the price.
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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.
Rating of 5.0 with 4 reviews, Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is a Speyside single malt that captivates with its 'Sherried' and 'Old Wood' notes. At £1275.0, it's not for the faint-hearted, but those who appreciate 'Dried Fruit' and 'Chocolate' depth might find it worth every penny. The 43.0% ABV ensures a rich experience. Hard to say without tasting it, but the combination might just be luxurious enough to justify the price.
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