Glenfarclas The Family Casks #1758 Whisky 50 Year Old · 1956 Vintage
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One of the original set of Family cask releases from the Glenfarclas range of rare and old single cask releases that go all the way back to whisky distilled in 1952 and first released in 2007.
Distilled 1/6/1956 Bottled 27/2/2007
Aged for 50 years in a single Sherry Butt cask#1758
Only 435 bottles released at natural cask strength 47.3% ABV
An incredibly dark whisky, very rich in texture.
Initially, the nose is delicate-not what you would expect after seeing the colour. Once a little air has interacted, strong sherry aromas emerge, bringing forth a waterfall of scents varying from lychees to papaya.
As you would expect from a whisky of this calibre and age, the presence of the oak is strong. Adding a little water takes the edge away from the tannins, revealing flavours of brandy and armagnac.
A powerful whisky. Although less than 50% Vol, it tastes much stronger and this is evident on the finish.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep, almost opaque mahogany with a glossy, wine-dark core.
Nose
Initially delicate, the nose opens with a gentle sherry perfume that deepens as air circulates. A cascade of lychee and papaya unfolds, intertwined with rich oak, all delivering a velvety, aged richness that hints at the 50-year cask.
Palate
Silky and full-bodied on the palate, a luxurious, syrupy mouthfeel that carries a dense sherry influence. Rich oak frames velvety fruit, with spice lending lift. A splash of water softens the tannins to reveal brandy- and Armagnac-like warmth, plus notes of fig, dried plum and tropical hints of lychee and papaya. A powerful, persistent finish that remains refined and deeply indulgent.
Finish
Long, powerful and richly sherried, the finish clings with velvet-touched oak and a persistent warmth. Notes of dried fruit carry through, offset by hints of brandy and Armagnac, slowly fading into spice and a refined, tannic kiss that lingers well beyond the last drop.
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