Glenfarclas 1988 The Family Casks (Release W17) Cask# 6986

BrandGlenfarclasCask#6986
SeriesThe Family Casks (Release W17)Vintage1988
BottlerDistillery BottlingBottled2017
CasksSherry ButtAge28yo
ABV53.3%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID106036Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
Way too much barrel influence in my opinion. The wood aromas suppress all other aromas.

Overall I rate this Whisky 86/100 points

  • Nose: 87/100 points
    Lots of oak, lots of oak! The sherry influence stays in the background. Apricots come through easily. Something biting on the nose. With hand warmth, some wax comes out and dark fruits show up easily

  • Taste: 86/100 points
    also here a lot of oak at first. Something sweet. Fruity with dark and dried fruits but not very intense. The wood notes come to the fore and become a bit bitter

  • Finish: 86/100 points
    Spicy oak notes, powerful. Slightly dried fruit, slight fruit acidity

Review written on 2022-06-17