Saturday 4 May 2013

Glenfarclas

This evening's vertical tasting was between the Glenfarclas 15, 21, 25 and 40 years old whiskies. The four whiskies are in many ways fairly similar, but also fairly different.
I must admit that Glenfarclas is not my favourite whisky, but among the four candidates I would prefer the 21 years old.The 15 years old is not to my tasting.
But if you like a light sherried, fruity, floral and butterscotch whisky, Glenfarclas is a good choice.

 
Glenfarclas 15Y
Glenfarclas 21Y
Glenfarclas 25Y
Glenfarclas 40Y
Abv.
46 %
43 %
43 %
46 %
Colour
Gold (1)
Amber (3)
Dark gold (2)
Dark amber (4)
Light smoky
2
3
Lightest (1)
4
Sherry
Lightest (1)
Distinct (3)
2
Distinct (4)
First impression
Decay, butterscotch
Tropical fruit
Floral
Linoleum, dried fruit
Fruitiness
Light fruity, peach
Tropical fruit
Fruity, light peach
Dried fruit, prunes, raisins
Other
Light floral
Vanilla, light spice
Sweetness
Tobacco, leather, spice, furniture polish
Finish
 
Salt, wood
 
Dry, tannins