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By: Greg St. Clair | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 5/19/2015 | Send Email
While I loved the sweetish intensity of the Glenfarclas Faultline Casks this bottling is about the ethereal aromatic, not that it lacks power but the flavor profile is alluring, beckoning, not bursting from the glass, no overly bold adjectives but subtle grace, length with an incredible finish. Here one finds the delicate flavors woven like silk threads to form something much more profound than any one flavor just a beautiful kaleidoscope of aromatics, none stronger than another just a complete fabric. Stunning quality, superb balance for all of those who really appreciate “fine” malts.
Drink from 2015 to 2045
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By: Daniel Maas | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 5/4/2015 | Send Email
Listen. I'm a peat man. I like super rich, intense, smoky whiskeys. That being said, imagine my delight when I was fortunate enough to taste this 24 year old single cask that was selected specifically for us at K&L. Famed distillers Glenfarclas have once again proved their skill with this absolutely gorgeous Highland scotch. Medium plus in body, with just enough complexity and peat to please someone like me, while also proving to be quite approachable to novices, this is quite the steal. It is remarkably easy to drink, thanks to its age, and leaves a lingering finish in your mouth that will make you wish you were traversing the Highlands while possibly wearing a kilt. Grab this while it is around.
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By: Mike Barber | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 12/20/2014 | Send Email
Another outstanding release from this fantastic Highland distillery! Even at 100 proof--I felt that this malt didn't need any water addition. The flavors are so mellow and integrated from age, the whisky is smooth as silk--more exquisite and elegant than most Scotch on the shelf. Light fig, caramel, coffee, and oak flavors dance behind a rich and malty core of deliciousness. Any fan of Highland whisky will love this very special release!
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By: Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 12/17/2014 | Send Email
Stunning. Has some similarities to the "Faultline Casks" bottling but with more refined flavors and more developed, savory rancio characters. The texture is supple and elegant. Whilst this doesn't seem to have the chewy texture and raw "youthful" exuberance of the 9-10 year old bottling, it oozes subtle flavor intensity, focus, and purity. The sherry quality shows a little drier and more nutty rather than sweet and fruity. A beautiful bottle and crazy good for the age / money in today's climate!
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By: Dave Genevro | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 12/8/2014 | Send Email
I am usually all about the bourbons...but this Scotch might be the one that converts me! Amazing color, structure and flavor. I will be getting a bottle to add to my spirits collection for sure. I am so glad our buyer got this in for all of us to enjoy! Get a bottle while you can--if you love Highland whisky, you won't regret it at all.
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By: Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 12/8/2014 | Send Email
Glenfarclas is such a quality producer of single malts that it is always a joy to taste one. The 1990 Glenfarclas is wonderful and luscious, with inviting aromas and big, expressive flavors. Balanced and not too sweet, is is easy to drink yet is complex enough to give one something to think about.
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By: David Driscoll | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 12/4/2014 | Send Email
The 1990 vintage is a soft and supple whisky bottled at 100 proof that really captures the rich, cakey, textural elements of Oloroso sherry. A special marriage of sherry butts all chosen from one particularly good year at Glenfarclas, it's a straightforward, easy-to-like, and deliciously round whisky that offers easy accessibility, but also depth. When you're thinking about 24 year old, sherry-aged single malt it's exactly what you hope it will be. Not big, not powerful, not overly-sweet, not sulphured or bitter from too much time in wood, and not all that spicy. Just flat-out awesome in the most basic of ways. This is our replacement to the 18 year old Glendronach casks we used to do annually. We just added an extra 6 years of maturity. Hot deal.
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