Glenfarclas 15 Year Old 100 Proof TWE Exclusive

TWE has teamed up with Glenfarclas to bottle two Exclusive bottles, the first of which is this 15 year old at British 100 proof (which is 57.1%). Not much info, other than that it was aged in sherry seasoned casks (obviously , this is Farclas!) . I am quite a fan of the ‘regular’ OB 15 and this one at a higher strength, sounds lovely.

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old 100 Proof TWE Exclusive , 57.1% , £74.95, TWE

Nose:  Lovely dried fruit on entry, mostly macerated sultanas in sweet sherry,  stewed apples (red mostly), and sweet pastries dipped in Creme Catalan, more apple peel, and a hint of sponge cake infused with soaked raisins, with caramelised brown sugar.  Classic Farclas .
Palate: nice big mouthfeel, with a lot of sweet sultana fun, toffee, and wine tannins galore which gives way to spices (pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon) and some pastries with Chantilly cream, bitter wood, and even a touch of espresso, and dark chocolate ganache.
Finish:  Toasted Oak, Dark chocolate, some fruit cake, and more spices along with the bittersweet chocolate notes.

Conclusion: Excellent balance of sweet/ bitter notes, with plenty of sherry goodness and wood char / caramel / spices. Good complexity, recommended for every GF fan out there.

Score: 88/100

Available Exclusively on the TWE site

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