Glenfarclas 15 Year Old
love at third sight
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Review by @Georgy
- Nose23
- Taste23
- Finish24
- Balance23
- Overall93
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- Brand: Glenfarclas
- Type: Scotch
- Region: Speyside
- ABV: 46%
When I first opened the bottle and poured me a glass of this whisky, I wasn't particularly impressed. It had a complex sweet nose to it with a touch of sherry. Nothing too much changed after 30 minutes of me sipping this. So I was almost disappointed. Then, I looked at the color and noticed that it was much lighter than it should be. I checked the label to make sure I'd bought the right Glenfarclas, and... yes, it was Glenfarclas 15 (at least that's what it said on the label). After an hour, I got really paranoid and thought I'd got me a fake. But after a week, when I decided to try it for the third time, I was finally relieved...
NOSE: complex, sweet, creamy sherry, slight hint of mint, hazelnuts, almonds, a touch of clove; moist chocolate cake topped with cherry sauce, cola.
TASTE: sophisticated, nutty, sherried arrival that develops into an explosive bouquet of complex flavors.
FINISH: very, very long and warming. Tannins and cocoa powder.
ADDITIONAL COMMENT: it still is lighter in color than you'd expect from Glenfarclas 15. I wonder why...
Find where to buy Glenfarclas whisky
www.whiskymag.com/nosing_course/part3.php
As explained in the above link, "amber" is not terribly dark on the colour spectrum for whisky. I think you're fine. I'm jealous. I can't buy the Glenfarclas 15. Enjoy that bottle, Georgie!
FROM GLENFARCLAS'S WEBSITE: Colour [of the 15]: A rich golden amber.