Glenfarclas Releases 70 Year Old Single Malt
The Glenfarclas Distillery has announced the release of a 70 Year Old single malt – the oldest release in the Glenfarclas Warehouse Series to date.
Glenfarclas 70 Year Old was distilled on November 20, 1953 and filled into first-fill sherry casks, then left to mature in the distillery’s traditional dunnage warehouses in Speyside. The whisky was overseen by six distillery managers over the past seventy years prior to being bottled at 42.8% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Glenfarclas 70 Year Old follow:
Nose: Soft and smooth, with gentle tannic undertones that never overwhelm. Opens with aromas of stewed fruits and traditional Scottish dumpling. A delicate thread of Speyside peat – drawn from the slopes of Ben Rinnes – adds a lightly earthy, smoky nuance. The sweetness deepens, revealing layers of fruit compote, honeyed malt, and a quiet richness.
Palate: Dark chocolate laced with sherry-soaked dried fruits gives way to a refreshingly spicy tingle on the palate leading to a bold thread of rich, roasted coffee. The mouthfeel is luxuriously coated in treacle toffee, creating a full-bodied, indulgent texture.
Finish: The finish lingers and effortlessly clings to the roof of the mouth. Delicate peat resurfaces, rolling gently across the tongue with a green, grassy echo of Speyside origins. This is Glenfarclas to its core.
Glenfarclas 70 Year Old is presented in the Glenfarclas Warehouse Series’ trademark red presentation box and is limited to only 262 bottles. It will be available globally beginning this month for a recommended retail price is £20,000.
Source: Glenfarclas.