A light whisky, though dark for a plain cask. The colour is like fudge.

This is the oldest whisky we have stocks of, so it definitely demands respect. For some reason we don’t have any stock from 1951, the year my father was born.

A good smoky nose with lingering vanilla, lightly floral which is surprising from such an old whisky. Boiled sweets on the front of your taste buds, like pear drops. Followed with some citrus notes.

Again the smoke is present, perhaps a day when dramming time got in the way of extinguishing the peat from under the maltings? A drop or two of water, or giving this whisky time to breathe some air, releases more earthy flavours.

Finish is light and crisp, not a typical Glenfarclas but what we would expect from a cask that has been used several times.

Pale, almost Sauternes in colour. Its also like a Sauternes in viscosity - a thick, heavy whisky.

With this, our second selection from 1952, we now have even fewer casks. So the rarity factor really comes into play, hence only 55 bottles available.

Smoky on the nose, I think the guys in the malt barns may have let the peat burn a little long on this batch. Still floral notes (almost like vanilla) or like the oak wood chips normally used on my barbecue.

Tannins are apparent immediately on the tast buds, but not as overpowering as you might expect from such an old whisky. A couple of drops of water release more flavours of peat and burnt malty sweetness.

The finish is long and lingering. You can still taste the whisky in your mouth long after the glass is empty.

A beautiful, rich caramel colour that looks perfect in your glass. A rich whisky with a powerful sherry nose, followed by floral honey sweetness. Also some peat smoke coming through to give the whisky some burnt-on-the-wood nose.

Light oaky flavours emerge on this whisky, which has beautiful sherry flavours shining through it. Tastes nothing like you would imagine for such an old whisky. Allow the whisky some time to wake up in your glass and, after a while, some nice earthy tones develop, reminding you where it has been for more than half a century.

While the flavour is surprising for such an old whisky, the finish is just what you would expect from a great Glenfarclas. Many different flavours present in the glass and in your mouth – all melding together perfectly.

A full amber gold colour – almost shiny. A big powerful nose. Very strong, especially for its age. An old whisky that is most definitely not ready to roll over and admit its age just yet!

This whisky is very different from the Glenfarclas 1954 Vintage. It is much more powerful, promising so much on the nose. Think ‘SSS’ – Sweet, Smoky and Seductive – and be entrapped by the aroma.

A beautiful full whisky that complements the aroma perfectly. You still get some of the prominent peaty flavours but they are encased in deep tannins of old oak. You will find the joyous taste of this dram will linger and linger.

Gloriously dark. A big, rich sherried nose that has lost nothing of its power, having been captured in an oak cask for so long. Rich coffee aromas alongside spicy fruit.

A truly intense flavour of fruit, sherry and other alcohols perfectly encased in a velvet bag. A very smooth, yet powerful dram. A sip explodes and covers your mouth with a beautiful, almost oily, whisky flavour. A wonderful sensation.

A spicy finish with a finale of chocolate nuttiness.

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 armanac.

A powerful whisky. Although less than 50% Vol, it tastes much stronger and this is evident on the finish.

Rich, dark, almost espresso coffee in colour.

A big powerful sherry nose, really rich fruit cake, with almonds, sultanas and a mixture of spirits coming through.

Vanilla, caramel and toffee, a big whisky that fills your whole mouth. A very bitter chocolate in the end at the back of your mouth. Also some smoke flavours, a long powerful finish. An all-round great dram.

Rich dark mahogany in colour.

Sweet in the nose. Very floral with golden syrup molasses.

This whisky is very heavy, with flavours of syrup and rich fruit cake present, along with lots of alcohol-preserved fruit - and a hint of oak.

It has a deep, long lasting finish with lots of sherry present. In fact, the sherry almost dominates the whisky's finish.

Overall, it is a truly beautiful whisky, and a great Glenfarclas dram.

 

A very dark treacle colour.

A wonderful nose: rich and appetising, malty and caramel, all in one. I can sense the toffee from a toffee apple.

A strong whisky for its years, with fresh fruity and floral tastes. I suggest adding a few drops of water, as this really does wonders, releasing an array of sherry flavours mixed with toasted coffee. Magnificent.

The finish is long, but you wish it was longer. You will want to remember the light fresh and fruity flavour forever. A great whisky to end a wonderful evening – but you will want it to last until dawn!

Black gold.

An amazing whisky that bellows Christmas carols at you.

This whisky has the spiciness of mulled wine and the greenness of mistletoe captivated on the nose. Christmas continues with the taste; rich Christmas pudding topped with icing sugar and brandy butter. A silky smooth dram with so much to give. More rich fruitcake at the back of your mouth.

To finish, this whisky has a great flavour of marzipan and Christmas sherry. A divine dram.