Glenfarclas The Family Casks 1987 Bottled for Shinanoya to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Silence Bar

Style: Fruity, Sherry and Refined

Rating: ☆☆ [Highly Recommended]

Nose:

Rich plums and blackberries waltzing in gracefully, a light creamy and peppermint touch to lift the aroma. Rich, but gentle. Raw almonds and mango sorbet slipping under, a handful of dried raspberries and cranberries scattered around casually. A more steady malt biscuit notes emerge. Quite nice.

Palate:

Quite similar to what the nose has suggested. Another boost from blueberries and plums. Mango Pavlova gently drizzled with crème de menthe. Almonds, malt biscuits building up to a more steady core in the middle. A hint of cranberry croissants highlighted with a subtle sherry-floral overtone. Lemon marzipan lingers, while polish oak, tannins and cigar box notes kick in at the back.

Finish:

A sherry finishing touch on a comfortable almond cookie and malt.

Thoughts:

A thoughtful Glenfarclas teasing the line of richness and lightness. Sherry-laden no doubt, but there is an airiness in the spirit which deftly levitates the expression with its fruity and floral strokes. I love it. A refined and poetic selection.

[Original Bottling | 44.5% | 1987 Distilled | 2017 Bottled | Single Cask | Cask Number: 3813 | 003 of 265 Bottles | Aged 30 Years | Cask Strength | Tasted at bar | **]

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