Glenfarclas 105 Old Version Cask Strength Single Highland Malt Whisky 60%

Distillery: Glenfarclas 105 Age: NA Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky Alc. strength: 60% 75 cl. Other: White band, small scratches on top of the box

Glenfarclas 105° / Bot.1980s 75cl / 60%Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling An old release of Glenfarclas's popular 105 proof whisky. This appears to have been bottled in the 1980s and is presented in a tall bottle, rather than the squat/dumpy bottles that are used today.Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength is voted "Best Buy for your Bucks" by Malt Maniacs. Tasting notes Beautiful color of peat and gold. The aroma is complex with nuances of apples, pears and sweet, dark toffee. The taste is dry and spicy with elements of dried fruit and fresh wood. The aftertaste is wonderfully smooth - even when drinking alcohol Colour: Deep peaty-gold. Nose: Complex, oaky, apples and pears, and a tempting dark toffee sweetness. Flavour: Dry and assertive, develops quickly to reveal a rich spiciness, combined with a hint of oak and sherried fruit.
Finish: Amazingly smooth for the strength; wonderfully warming and with a lingering smokiness, yet very rounded. Comment: A great whisky holding all the flavours of all the Glenfarclas in one glass. Being so warming, this is the perfect Hogmanay dram. Don't be afraid of the strength and order a 210, if you dare!The smoothness makes the 105 drinkable at cask strength, but I suggest adding a little water to fully explore its great depth. For its price to performance ratio, the Malt Maniacs named Glenfarclas 105 their 'Bang for your Buck' in 2004.Glenfarclas is today one of the only remaining family-owned distilleries in Scotland. Located on the River Spey in the home of malt whisky, the Highlands, the distillery was founded in 1836 by Lieutenant Robert Hay. The land was adjacent to cattle farmer John Grant's Grants fields, so when Robert Hay wanted to sell his land in 1865 to return to England, it was natural for John Grant to step in and buy the land and distillery. This proved to be a great investment and today, almost 150 years later, Glenfarclas is world-renowned for producing some of the most welcoming and aromatic whiskies in Scotland.

The water used in the distillation process is drawn from a small spring that springs from the Benrinnes mountains - and it's the combination of the very pure, soft water and the unique shape of the pot-stills used that contributes to Glenfarclas's unique style.

The combination of the very pure, soft water and the unique shape of the pot stills used contribute to the Glenfarclas unique style. Once distilled, the whisky is aged in used casks, either sourced from the USA, where they were previously used to age bourbon, or from Spain, where they were used to age Fino Sherry. The whisky is then aged for a minimum of 8 years before being released for sale.

Jim Murray writes in Lademann's Whiskybog about Glenfarclas: "I hope their name reaches far and wide - their malt should be experienced by anyone seeking liquid beauty."

"My great-great grandfather, John Grant, born in 1805, purchased Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19s.0d on the 8th of June 1865. To this day, Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky is distilled and matured at our family owned and run distillery, which thanks to the foresight of my forefathers remains independent. Creating a great malt whisky is a time-honored process. Here in the heart of Speyside, my family has cherished the skills and traditions of fine malt whisky making, handing them down through six generations. We are proud to share our secrets with you". John L. S. Grant Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerich Farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19S.0d. To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style. George, son of John, is the sixth generation of the family and the company's Brand Ambassador. George joined the family business in 2000 after working for another Scotch Whisky Distiller, and the Glenfarclas distributor in Hong Kong; Fine Vintages (Far East) Ltd. George is passionate about Glenfarclas and particularly enjoys introducing whisky lovers to the older expressions of Glenfarclas, those distilled by his grandfather and watched over by his father. Being a relatively small company you won't find Glenfarclas in every supermarket, however the family were delighted when their commitment to quality and the traditions of the whisky trade were honoured in 2006 when Whisky Magazine named Glenfarclas 'Distiller of the Year', for 'being consistently good and staying true to its core values'