Glenfarclas 1952 Family Cask Release III
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.3%
- Age
- 55 years
- Price
- £1994.95
- Tasting notes
- Chocolate, Citric, Honey, Sherried, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- Glenfarclas' 1952 distillate spent 55 years in a single hogshead, emerging with remarkable freshness and pronounced chocolate and orange character despite its extreme age. This third Family Cask release demonstrates the distillery's mastery of sherry cask maturation over more than half a century.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 1952 Family Cask Release III is a 55-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.3% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — chocolate, citric, honey, sherried. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenfarclas' 1952 distillate spent 55 years in a single hogshead, emerging with remarkable freshness and pronounced chocolate and orange character despite its extreme age. This third Family Cask release demonstrates the distillery's mastery of sherry cask maturation over more than half a century.
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