Glenfarclas 15

Price Range: $150-$185
Style: Single malt
Age: 15 years
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
ABV: 46%
Volume: 700ml
Appearance: Rich golden amber
Nose: Caramel, burnt butter, toffee honey and dried fruits with hints of wine, nuts and hints of spice,
Palate: Sweet rich cherry, chocolate, oak spice, and dried fruits with touch of milk chocolate and winter spices.
Finish: Long and dry but with sweet sherried fruit and pepper vanilla wood. Sometimes a touch of smoke comes through at the end.
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Glenfarclas 15 — Speyside, Scotland Single malt

Impression

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Flavour Profile

Fruit

Malt

Marine

Mineral

Oil

Smoke

Spice

Sweet

Wood

Review

This opens up in the glass, so give it a few minutes before sampling. While this is a great drop, we like the Glenfarclas 105 more for its intensity and complexity. However, this 15 year old is a classic and for those that don't like cask strength is an excellent whisky to be enjoyed. It can be a little over the top in the sherried fruit department, so if you like that style, then this is a great choice. Overall, it's a solid dram that is sure to please those that enjoy sherried Speyside whiskies. We're clearly not alone in rating it highly, as it took home Gold at the International Spirits Challenge in 2019.

- Two Whiskey Guys, 2021

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Food Pairing

Seafood

Smoked Salmon

Meat

Cheese

Grazing plate

Sweet

Occasion

This works well at Christmas or other festive occasions with friends and family over dessert or just to savour slowly on a cold winter evening.

Right for you?

If you like dried fruits and sweet desserts then this would be a great choice to enjoy with friends and family or just to savour slowly on a cold winter evening.