Glenfarclas 2004 The Family Casks (Release S23)
Glenfarclas 2004 The Family Casks (Release S23), ~19 YO, 54.2%
Distilled 2004, matured in a refill Port pipe (cask #1106), and bottled 2023-07-19. Limited to 457 bottles.
The Glenfarclas 2004 The Family Casks (Release S23) is available to buy in Norway very soon at NOK 2890 (17037801).
Nose: Begins sweet and rich, with a mild earthiness. As it opens, notes of vanilla and wet leaves come to the forefront.
Taste: Full-bodied, offering a rich, fruity profile with a dry-ish texture. There's a note of leather and a soft bitterness, complemented by subtle hints of rhubarb.
Finish: The finish is long and remains rich, featuring dried fruits and a lingering hint of earthiness.
Comment: Delightfully complex.
Score 88/100
Sláinte!
Thomas