Glenfarclas 25 Years Speyside Single Malt [700ML]

Description

What defines a truly exceptional quarter-century aged Scotch whisky that won’t break the bank?

Glenfarclas 25 Years represents everything magnificent about traditional Speyside craftsmanship. This family-owned distillery has perfected the art of full sherry maturation, aging this expression exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks for a complete 25 years. The result earned gold at the 2019 International Spirits Challenge, standing alongside premium expressions like The Dalmore 25 Years Highland Single Malt while offering remarkable value for an age-stated sherry bottling.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Glenfarclas – family-owned since 1865, renowned for sherry cask expertise
• Region: Speyside – classic Highland-billed distillery known for elegant, complex whiskies
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced strength allowing full flavor appreciation
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: 25 years exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks for integrated depth
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals dark fruits, raisins, orange peel, honey, and tobacco. Palate delivers sherry-driven oranges, raspberries, oak spices, toffee, and coffee cream. Finish lingers with dry oak, dark chocolate, and bitter herbs
• Best Served: Neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated countless aged Speyside expressions, and this stands out for its remarkable integration of sherry influence with malt character. The traditional production methods retaining “heads and tails” fractions create exceptional depth rarely found at this price point.

Ideal for: Serious whisky collectors, milestone celebrations, and contemplative evening sipping. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian desserts, dark chocolate, or aged cheeses. Recommended for: Those appreciating sherry-matured complexity, alongside expressions like Aberlour A’bunadh Alba or Tomintoul 16 Years.