Glenfarclas 40 Year Old - 2010s
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £1200
- Community rating
- 4.54 / 5 (24 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- 40 years old and 46% ABV, Glenfarclas demands a hefty £1200. A rating of 4.54 says a few like it fine. 'Old Wood' and 'Honey' among the notes, but still, that's a steep climb. A tough sell without a taste, wouldn’t you say?
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old - 2010s is a 40-year-old single malt from Glenfarclas (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Rated 4.5/5 by the community. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
40 years old and 46% ABV, Glenfarclas demands a hefty £1200. A rating of 4.54 says a few like it fine. 'Old Wood' and 'Honey' among the notes, but still, that's a steep climb. A tough sell without a taste, wouldn’t you say?
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