This evening's vertical tasting was between the Glenfarclas 15, 21, 25 and 40 years old whiskies. The four whiskies are in many ways fairly similar, but also fairly different.I must admit that Glenfarclas is not my favourite whisky, but among the four candidates I would prefer the 21 years old.The 15 years old is not to my tasting.
But if you like a light sherried, fruity, floral and butterscotch whisky, Glenfarclas is a good choice.
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Glenfarclas 15Y
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Glenfarclas 21Y
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Glenfarclas 25Y
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Glenfarclas 40Y
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Abv.
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46 %
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43 %
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43 %
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46 %
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Colour
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Gold (1)
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Amber (3)
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Dark gold (2)
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Dark amber (4)
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Light smoky
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2
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3
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Lightest (1)
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4
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Sherry
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Lightest (1)
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Distinct (3)
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2
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Distinct (4)
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First impression
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Decay, butterscotch
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Tropical fruit
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Floral
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Linoleum, dried
fruit
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Fruitiness
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Light fruity, peach
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Tropical fruit
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Fruity, light peach
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Dried fruit, prunes,
raisins
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Other
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Light floral
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Vanilla, light spice
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Sweetness
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Tobacco, leather,
spice, furniture polish
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Finish
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Salt, wood
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Dry, tannins
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