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Хересный Glenfarclas без указания возраста, 43%: сладкий профиль с тоффи, мёдом, сухофруктами и молочным шоколадом при мягком теле. Опытные ставят «крепко, но не выдающееся»; главные упрёки — слабость крепости, дубовая горечь и завышенная цена.
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В аромате преобладают сладкий херес, тоффи и мёд по свежему хлебу, спелые фрукты, изюм, кожа, орехи и лёгкая землистость; часто отмечают, что напитку нужно время в бокале, чтобы раскрыться. Во вкусе — сухая, но сладкая фруктовость, орехи, молочный и тёмный шоколад, дубовая пряность и мягкая горчинка; тело тонковатое для сорта, крепость воспринимается низкой, из-за чего всё звучит приглушённо. Послевкусие в лучшем случае средней длины, сухое, с дубовой горечью и пряностью, у части дегустаторов быстро угасает, оставляя лишь горечь и металлические ноты. Многих хвалят за питкость, насыщенность и удачный купаж бочек разных десятилетий, воспринимая напиток как десертный «для неспешного глотка».
Расхождения заметные: часть авторов ловит резиновые, серные и обугленные тона (спички, серу, жжёное масло), считая их браком и молодостью спирита, вплоть до резко негативных отзывов о завышенной цене и «пустом дубе без хереса». Опытные ревьюеры сходятся ближе к 82–87, называя это нетипичным, но добротным хересным Glenfarclas без указания возраста с хорошо подобранными бочками; при этом единодушно указывают, что за те же деньги есть виски лучше. Общий разброс — от 64 (слепая дегустация) и 74 до 88, но основная масса плотно держится в диапазоне 82–85, так что согласованность средняя: профиль воспринимается одинаково, а вот оценка серных нот и соотношения цена/качество разводит мнения.
lincolnimp
83
07 aug 2017 2:49 pm
A light and flavoursome whisky but there is better whisky available for the same price.
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
GLEN MAUR
87
01 may 2016 7:31 pm
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
Archer
86
30 oct 2017 4:38 pm
The whisky may not be very old, but it is a very decent highlander / gravy from the sherry butt. Not spectacular, but not boring either.
Schmausel
85
09 jun 2015 10:32 pm
"The £511.19s.0d Family Reserve, a non-chill filtered bottling at 43%, is a vatting of predominantly first fill sherry butts which proudly embodies the distillery’s sherry profile, bringing together all the character of this great spirit across the generations. Sweet and rich sherry, like a toffee syrup over a freshly toasted French baguette, the nose promises fresh fruit smothered in heather honey, ending almost like a sweet port. Then a dry yet sweet taste, a lovely balance of fruit, light nuttiness and milk chocolate develop, followed by a very palatable long and easy finish. A copy of the original bill of sale is included with each bottle along with a note from George Grant explaining the significance of the £511.19s.0d Family Reserve to the Grant family tradition." from Glenfarclas homepage
maltaholic
85
06 oct 2017 10:12 am
An untypical Glenfarclas. Although he has many numbers in his name, a NAS - but a very good one.
WhiskyLovingPianist
82
27 sep 2016 2:22 am
Many kind regards to Matthew who greeted and treated us beyond expectation, with three treats at the rather fine [Glenfarclas] distillery lounge bar. Logically, we started with the NAS. N: Rubber char, just like that Muscatel Tomatin [another story for another time] T: Char F: Char and more char C: Thought id had this before, have now. Next up, a vintage single sherry cask WB. Scores a C
Andytka3
82
21 nov 2016 7:59 am
N- Camouflage by mist of rubber and burn butter with sharp notes initially. But comes good with flavoursome combination of rich fruits, nutmeg and almond. Alluring fortified wine notes expression. P- Rush of flavours, firm strength, fresh nutmeg with welcoming bitter chocolate develop over times. F- Medium, plum sweet finish with evolving leather coat. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Cast Olila
87
05 aug 2016 11:00 am
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Daan Tje
87
23 jun 2017 11:18 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
dapoinbua
87
30 apr 2021 7:11 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
FernetBranco
87
21 nov 2017 11:35 am
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
dramspotter
64
20 mar 2019 11:40 pm
Blind tasting.
el Gato
85
07 nov 2019 10:56 pm
Starts out pretty good. Unfortunate Development imho.
| Нос |
88 |
Peach. Jam. Moist. Hints of sulphur. Plums. Red currants. Camphor. Hints of marzipane |
| Вкус |
85 |
Sulphur is confirmed. Not as thick as I would ve guessed. Jammy. Bitter Oranges. Soft spices. Sweet chili. |
| Финиш |
83 |
Medium long. Dry Development. Citrus still. Eucaluptus. Herbs. Oaky bitterness -> metallic notes |
didi1893
82
15 oct 2015 8:04 pm
The color in the glass and the nose whet the appetite for more. The taste of Glenfarclas disappointed me. Hardly any fruit, only bitter wood. The sherry hardly appears. For me one of the most disappointed Glenfarclas I ever had in the glass.
Jamie McDubh
82
29 aug 2023 7:02 pm
| Нос |
83 |
Wood note - Sherry - Chocolate - Heather - Sweet |
| Вкус |
82 |
Dark chocolate - spicy - slightly hot - sweet and sour |
| Финиш |
80 |
Medium to long, only bitterness remains |
Sirralf
81
29 aug 2023 7:54 am
| Нос |
82 |
Sweet fruits, sherry aromas, caramel, toffee, pastries, honey |
| Вкус |
82 |
Dry mouth, fruity, nutty, chocolate, oak spice |
| Финиш |
80 |
Just a medium length finish, dry, oaky spice, bitter notes towards the end |
Jackson05
74
23 sep 2019 3:10 am
Part of a Glenfarclas tasting... Not sure what Glenfarclas were thinking here, to be honest. It’s young with quite a lot of sulphur, no age statement and 43 abv. It’s supposed to commemorate buying the distillery for £511 and 19 shillings, but who cares? This is crap anyway you slice it.
| Нос |
74 |
Rough for 43%. Sour ale, rubbing alcohol, matchsticks, hay, gravel |
| Вкус |
75 |
Much creamier than the nose implied, vanilla, suggestions of raspberries. |
| Финиш |
74 |
Sulfur dominates, grainy vanilla, husk, dry and weak |
FritzeKrautman
84
12 oct 2020 10:26 pm
The nose knows how to please with its changing impressions, on the palate the drop is reasonable, but too weak for me in the finish. It's good to drink, but doesn't stay in the memory for too long.
| Нос |
86 |
Wild mixture of toffee, toy dough, citrus fruit, gummy bears, soy sauce, apples and a sour and alcoholic note. Somewhere there is an impression of diesel. |
| Вкус |
85 |
Sweet and fruity, roasted aromas, black tea, floral. Alcohol is very pleasant at first, but becomes slightly intrusive over time. |
| Финиш |
82 |
Rather almost medium-length finish with a hint of Glenfarclas nutty, still acceptable bitterness. |
Defeatless
83
22 jan 2016 9:36 pm
Nose: Sweet cherry, some sherry notes and some off-note. That smell I cannot describe, but yet when I read French bread I understand what they mean. But I don't like it. It's also in Glenrothes bottlings. Hence some vanilla and oak. Taste: Oooomph. Sweet, silky, sour, little peppery, Quit nice! Hard candy sweets. hint of anta-flu. Body: Medium, it's thinner as most bottles Finish: Medium sweet vanilla, sherry some oak, but spirit driven. Price: just a bit over the top. There is a bit of young whisky in it i suppose Presentation: Well for a commemorative bottling quite nice. Like the loose leavlet inside.
нос 76 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
kimmosuo
83
04 jan 2019 8:54 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
Goethe
84
30 apr 2017 12:13 am
A pleasant Glenfarclas but not to round and balanced. Concerning price/performance ratio: 6/10
SwiftyMcVeigh
83
29 nov 2022 8:11 pm
Not convincing for the price called. There is better from Glenfarclas.
| Нос |
84 |
Light fruit cake with honey. strawberries Orange. Leather. Raisins, dried fruit and caramel. Also earthy. Needs some time in the glass to fully develop. |
| Вкус |
85 |
Light fruity. In addition dried fruit, raisins, milk chocolate, caramel. oak seasoning. Honey. Oriental spices and herbs. Leather. earthy. A slight sharpness. |
| Финиш |
80 |
At best medium length. The whisky just fades away. Sharpness and spice remain on the tongue. |
the_muskox
82
17 mar 2021 8:56 pm
This is some serious dessert. The strength seems really low, so everything comes across as quite mild. Despite that though, this dram is very rich and chewy. Awesome luscious fruit and honey notes. The mouthfeel is decent for the proof too. All in all, a nice dram to sit back and relax with, a "sipper" you might say. Nose: Sweet and chewy. Plenty of fruit: strawberry tarts, apricot jam, muscat grapes, dried mango, orange, and dates. Oh, those strawberry yogurt hard candies. Toffee, beeswax, nougat, French toast, and milk chocolate. Spice notes of clove, star anise, and eventually cedar. Slightly earthy underneath, almost smoky. New suede shoes and lavender. Palate: Medium texture. Gentle arrival, with brown sugar, orange peel, cherries, and honey. Soft oak and leather on the development, with sweet candied orange peels, peach cobbler, rainbow sherbet, and honey. Lightly earthy in the middle, with dunnage, toasted sesame oil, and roasted nuts. Finish: Sweet and sticky. The fresh orange turns into slightly bitter-er orange marmalade. Pineapple, ginger, and rosewater. More star anise, caramel, and chocolate. The slightest hint of sulfur.
StyrianSpirit
88
21 dec 2017 12:43 pm
A very fine Glenfarclas that is more voluminous and older than expected due to age (NAS) and alcohol volume percentages. These were obviously very well selected barrels. An all-round fine sherry malt.
whiskypag
85
21 aug 2023 7:45 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
aquataste
84
17 nov 2024 9:53 pm
| Нос |
86 |
Aromatic, smooth, slightly perfumed, sweet honey with smooth notes of red fruits, delicate notes of dry wood, notes of nut nougat, a bit of dark chocolate, light earthiness, a bit of forest fruit, ripe apples from the orchard, a tiny pinch of spices, notes of leather |
| Вкус |
84 |
Quite smooth, delicate notes of oak with a slight bitterness combined with dessert chocolate with light notes of sherry, honey, apples, light notes of roasted nuts, raisins, some forest fruits, a tiny pinch of spices and dried herbs, notes of leather. |
| Финиш |
83 |
Medium length, delicate notes of dry wood with a slight bitterness, a bit of dark chocolate with light notes of sherry, a small pinch of spices, a bit of honey, a bit of ripe apples and leather. |
Andreas W.
88
27 dec 2022 1:59 pm
Great Glenfarclas. Very successful vatting from barrels of several decades.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 87