Glenfarclas 21 Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Glenfarclas 21

Added on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 12:11 AM

Bottler:

Age:	21 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	43.00 %	Region:	Highlands
Price:	$115	Availability:	Specialty Stores

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

Honey, caramel, and vanilla nose -- yeah I know that sounds kinda standard... but that's what I get. And compared to that nose, the palate is a bit of an explosion, with lots of warming, mulling spices. Caramel-toffee-vanilla-creamy delight. This is a rather exemplary, textbook (in a very good way) sherry-spice single malt.

Chris

N: At first a bit sawdusty, then more honeyed with some interesting green notes (clove?).

P: Light and sweet, buttery, takes a few sips to build up a nice flavor.

F: Sugar and a tinge of wood spice.

Andy

n: Spring rain and balloon rubber

p: Hint of damp wood. Musty rubber band.

Tim

N: Gently malty, tons of oak influence and a little white pepper. Some light notes of dried fruit and a touch of orange.

P: Woody at first and almost bitter. Maltiness begins to come through, and a bit of white pepper. Some light dried fruit.

F: White pepper and wood. Some more dried fruit, a touch of apple skin and malt.

Enjoyable. Right on the cusp of B+ for me.

Fuji

Current 21 square label: B

N: Sherry is present but very faint. More bourbon character (honey, caramel) and less of the sweet sherry fruits. There are floral and grassy components with the sweet smell of chewing gum.

P: Candied fruits (mostly cherry) with wood. A bit of spice and evergreen lingers.

F: Licorice and fudge. Lasting finish

Older bottling with wax stamp and oval label: B-

N: Oily, chalky and resinous. Dried/ preserved lemon and tangerine skins.
P: Weird and a bit funky. Metallic nuttiness of oolong tea.
F: Water with lime wedges

Ries

current release (as pictured above):

n: dark clover honey with red berry compote. Nice bit of wood and vanilla malt. I get a lot of heather and caramel with subdued fruit.

t: nice amount of malt and balanced oak influence. Caramel and leather with fresh cloves in the middle. This has a nice balance between the whiskey and the barrel with a hint of spearmint. [solid B]

previous bottling:

n: fresh tropical fruit, dried strawberries, and tan leather jacket.

t: soft berry sweetness that quickly turns to caramel and clover honey. Thins out in the middle that leaves the mouth with a dry wood finish. [B-/B]

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