Glenfarclas The family casks 2004

Series: Formidable chocolate. Cask: 1st Fill Ex-Oloroso Sherry Hogshead. ABV: 58.7%. Nose: While expecting immense chocolate, the initial aroma is Glenfarclas's signature alcohol, which is vibrant and elevated, yet smoother than cheap whisky alcohol. Banana flavoring is present behind the alcohol. Dried orange or tangerine peel notes are noticeable, along with menthol leading a menthol cigarette aroma. Upon tasting, the palate detects the aroma of Castella cake more than sherry. The inherent Glenfarclas alcohol character is subtle, not deep or intense. Taste: A surprising turn begins! Fresh fruit notes arrive first! The subtle aroma conceals a flavor that rapidly explodes. It's a typical Glenfarclas sherry aroma, more complex than Macallan, with fruit and floral notes. This expansive flavor and aroma create anticipation for the finish, making the moment thrilling. Even a small sip reveals abundant chocolate, sherry, and dried fruit. The performance is significant. Finish: A gentle oak aroma lingers subtly. Within the oak, tobacco notes create a sensation akin to exhaling smoke. A subtle maltiness also persists. #Chocolateabshiddenwhilebeingsatypicalcelebrity #Flavorandsensationtwist #Spectacularperformance #Possessinganamazingflavor

Barrel 2383. 59.5% alcohol by volume. Incredible. Smell: Cherries, raisins, red and green apples, strawberries, toffee, dark chocolate, cloves, cinnamon, oranges, dates, more cherries, green tea, cranberries Taste: Strawberries, raisins, cherries, toffee, chocolate, dates, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, dark figs Aftertaste: Raspberries, cherries, blackcurrants, toffee, chocolate, oranges, dates, figs

From 2004, aged 18 years. From cask #2384. Alcohol by volume 58.8. Finished in a Sherry Butt.