Glenfarclas 1959 / 42 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £4000
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- This 42-year-old 1959 vintage from Glenfarclas demonstrates how sherry maturation and age can coexist without overwhelming the spirit's core character. Refill cask aging preserves balance between rich fruitcake, dried stone fruit, and vanilla oak without excess tannin. A masterclass in restraint and maturation for collectors of mature Speyside.
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Glenfarclas 1959 / 42 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky is a from Glenfarclas (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, cooked fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 42-year-old 1959 vintage from Glenfarclas demonstrates how sherry maturation and age can coexist without overwhelming the spirit's core character. Refill cask aging preserves balance between rich fruitcake, dried stone fruit, and vanilla oak without excess tannin. A masterclass in restraint and maturation for collectors of mature Speyside.
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