Glenfarclas 105 Cask

The Glenfarclas whisky distillery draws its water from pure springs on the rugged Ben Rinnes mountain range, which looms omnipresent in the distant reaches. The distillery sits in the moors of Banffshire, just a mile from the River Spey. Glenfarclas has always been, and it seems will remain to be, one of Scotland's only family run distilleries. Accordingly, there is a strong degree of independence. Prized by connoisseurs, the single malt whiskies of Glenfarclas are matured almost solely in sherry butts and are aged in the substantial onsite warehousing facilities; the 28 warehouses hold 52,000 casks.

Deep peaty-gold in color. Complex, oaky, apples and pears, and a tempting dark toffee sweetness on the nose. Dry and assertive, develops quickly to reveal a rich spiciness, combined with a hint of oak and sherried fruit. The finish is amazingly smooth for the strength; wonderfully warming and with a lingering smokiness, yet very rounded.