1972 Glenfarclas Sherry Butt

One bottle of 1972 Glenfarclas Shery Butt, Family Cask Release I. A well-balanced whisky with delightful notes of anise and toffee apple.

Since 1836 Glenfarclas has been in family ownership in Ballindalloch, Scotland. Now under the direction of John grant (5th generation) and his son George, the distillery relies on six traditional direct-fired copper stills and maturation in plain oak or Spanish sherry casks to produce the lustrous colour and flavour for which it has become noted.

As the current Managing Director, John Grant explains, "My late father, George S. Grant, predicted in the 1960s that we should perhaps lay down more casks for our own use - to be bottled as Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky. The result is that today we have casks from every year since 1952. This selection of fine malts from so many consistent years is totally unique".

Light bronze in colour, this whisky has a smoky, slightly floral nose of coffee, cocoa, and sweet, dark spices. The palate hints at dark toffee, cocoa, apple peels, orchard fruits and blossom, while the finish is pleasantly herbal and spicy.