Back in 1968, Glenfarclas changed the game with 105, a whisky bottled at 60% abv (or 105 degrees proof) when the vast majority of whiskies were being bottled at the standard 40% abv. Originally bottled as a Christmas gift by George S. Grant for distillery workers and friends, 105 soon became one of Glenfarclas’ most loved expressions – and we think this older limited edition release will be rather popular too.Â
A marriage of casks with a minimum of 16 years of age, it’s deep golden amber in colour with wafts of dark chocolate and cigar box on the nose.Â
Walnut, honey, prune, punchy cinnamon and nutmeg abound on the palate with more tobacco and earthy oak. Intense and seemingly neverending finish of sherried spices and freshly roast coffee beans. A spectacular dram.
The Glenfarclas distillery is located in the Speyside region, within the Scottish highlands. Founded in the 1830s, it was purchased by John Grant in 1865. The sixth and fifth generations of the Grant family still run the distillery today and it is often regarded as one of the top two examples of independently-owned distilleries which have survived from the Victorian era (Springbank being the other). Glenfarclas produce a heavy spirit that traditionally works best maturating in ex-sherry oak casks. Their traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so their whiskies are uniquely geared towards long, slow maturations.
