Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength

April 3, 2017June 10, 2019 The Scotch NoobReviews18 Comments 26800 views

Glenfarclas has been known in whisky circles as a way to get old-fashioned, independently-distilled, sherry-forward single malt at insider prices. … The ‘105’ in the name refers to the proof, which in the British proof system is 60% ABV. Around here we use the US proof system, which means the 105 is actually 120. Got it? … Glenfarclas uses only sherry casks to mature whisky, which previously held oloroso or fino sherry, and are either 500 liters (butts) or 250 liters (hogsheads).

Glenfarclas (15 year)

July 11, 2016July 23, 2016 The Scotch NoobReviews8 Comments 18796 views

A mid-line sherried malt, without the “big fruit” hallmarks of a true sherry monster, but with plenty of berry, wine, and resin to produce the desired effect. The fruits are subdued, but do contain that aged, balsamic, resinous quality, and are balanced by slight malty sweetness. This is the kind of drink you reach for when you want to lean back and relax on a chilly winter evening, but not necessarily think too hard about what’s in your glass.

Glenfarclas (12 year)

July 30, 2012July 23, 2016 The Scotch NoobReviews51 Comments 32847 views

Not substantially better than other sherried 12 year-olds, but priced at the psychologically detrimental $50 mark. Look for this one on sale, or splurge on the older malts in the line.

Glenfarclas (17 year)

July 26, 2012July 23, 2016 The Scotch NoobReviews9 Comments 15375 views

Yum. Very enjoyable. Of course, it’s $90, so… not exactly great value, but if you compare it to some of the $100+ 18 year-olds on the market, it stands up well.