Glenfarclas "Reverence" Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Glenfarclas "Reverence"

Added on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 11:41 AM

Bottler:

Duncan Taylor

Age:	38 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	51.50 %	Region:	Speyside
Price:	N/A	Availability:	Collectors Only

This was a single cask bottled exclusively for three whisky aficionados in Montana known as "The Filthy Boys." Although we feel confident reviewing their whisky, ~~we cannot attest to their level of filth~~. Update March 2012: They're actually clean! Nice guys.

Original price around $250.

Member Ratings and Notes

Andy

Classic thick oaky speyside. Strong but one dimensional. The finish hits hard but is too much without a bit of water.

Adam

Nose of oatmeal, light sherry, vanilla, and present but not overwhelming oak. The palate is basically a very interesting spice mix, with sweetness well-balanced against it. In the finish, a little too much bitter wood remains in the tails. This is certainly good, but I'm not sure I'd qualify it as special... it's a medium-bodied spice critter that's pleasant to drink, and pleasantly chewy. Eat some bar nuts with this -- they really elevate the flavor, bringing out more dried fruits, sherry, and sweeter notes. B/B+

RETASTE: Though I've had this on many occasions, lately I've been finding it much more floral than I originally did. It's like a mouthful of flowers. And completely delicious. Not sure if it's oxidation, because I Private Preserve the hell out of all my bottles, and I don't think I've missed this one. Anyhow, upgraded to full B+

Mike

Nose is ice cream, very sweet. Palate. Mmmm. Sweet sorbet, bubble gum. Finish continues with the same light sweet flavors. Not rich and deep, but some wonderful subtleties.

Chris

N: Complex spicy nose, honey, tomato plants, chocolate, nougat.
P: Surprisingly spicy and organic. Dry.
F: Powdered sugar on french toast.
I've come across a few like this one, my guess is that it was a 2nd or 3rd fill sherry cask, not very active so it takes 38 years to get there, but it does get there. Doesn't blow you away initially but becomes a favorite over time.

Mellow, sweet, sherry nose. Lots of oak, some pepper, hints of cocoa and sherry. Mid-length nose, chewy, cocoa-ish finish. Solid, but nothing particularly special.

Fuji

N: Field of flowers, heather, confectioners' sugar and cough syrup
P: Spicy and sweet.
F: Caramel and bitter fruit skins

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