Tasting Notes Archive

Glenfarclas 2003 W Club Exclusive

Aromas of rich spiced fruits, warm bramble jam and cherry tarts are balanced with a distinctive earthy and peaty aroma, reminiscent of old country cottages... 

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Glenfarclas 25 year old Family Pack

Nose: Complex, yet refined, delicately peated, with fresh tempting aromas of marmalade, honey, freshly ground coffee, sherry and nuts. Some oaky tannins.... 

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Glenfarclas 43 year old Cognac Cask

The nose carries immediate aromas of ripe green apples, with an oaty, biscuity element lying underneath (think crumble topping, honey granola or the base... 

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Glenfiddich 21yo, 40%

Clean barley, on the nose, with boiled sweets, model adhesive, clean barley, new office, lemon cleaner on polished wood. On the palate, there’s lemon... 

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Glenfiddich Rare Collection 40yo, 43.6%

A shy nose, with chestnut, old fruit, damp. But the palate is surprisingly soft and subtle, with a big dose of aniseed, honey, melon, and no astringency... 

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Glenrothes Select Reserve, 43%

A light but complex nose, with currants, mince pie, vanilla, a hint of orange, sherbet sweets. The palate is sherried, with dried fruits, balanced with... 

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Highland Park 12 Year Old

An iconic malt with a massive following. From the Orkney isles, Highland Park 12yo is one of Scotland’s greatest all-rounders, with honey, oak, peat,... 

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Highland Park 25yo, 48%

The nose is delicate, with grapefruit, and lemon flu powder. The taste is a game of two halves: first honeyed, orange barley sweet fruits and gentle, then... 

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Highland Park 40yo, 48%

The nose is a venerable mix of soft nectar, scented wax candle, sweet citrus pot pourri. The taste is a stunning and complex mix of stewed syrupy mixed... 

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Highland Park 50 year old

Highland Park Tasting Notes: At full strength, it is rich and spicy with excellent tannins and notes of muscovado sugar to the fore with a hint of wax.... 

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