Glenfarclas 40 Year Old - Scottish Classic “Pieces of Eight”
- Distillery
- Glenfarclas
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £1521.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- 40 years have matured the Glenfarclas into a whisky, hitting the glass at 43% ABV. At £1521.95, it offers 'Sherried' notes with a side of 'Old Wood', but some might say it’s priced more for collectors than casual sippers. Make of its 5.0 rating what you will.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old - Scottish Classic “Pieces of Eight” 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.
40 years have matured the Glenfarclas into a whisky, hitting the glass at 43% ABV. At £1521.95, it offers 'Sherried' notes with a side of 'Old Wood', but some might say it’s priced more for collectors than casual sippers. Make of its 5.0 rating what you will.
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