Glenfarclas 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £750
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Bottled in the 1980s at 43% ABV, this 12-year-old Speyside malt was aged in sherry casks to develop rich, spiced fruit cake characteristics. The moderate strength and maturation period balance the distillery's oily, full-bodied spirit with mellow sherry sweetness. A snapshot of Glenfarclas's classic sherry-matured house style from an earlier bottling generation.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Glenfarclas (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bottled in the 1980s at 43% ABV, this 12-year-old Speyside malt was aged in sherry casks to develop rich, spiced fruit cake characteristics. The moderate strength and maturation period balance the distillery's oily, full-bodied spirit with mellow sherry sweetness. A snapshot of Glenfarclas's classic sherry-matured house style from an earlier bottling generation.
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