1986 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Single Cask Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
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Overview
The 1986 Glenfarclas The Family Casks is an exceptional single cask release that captures the distillery’s hallmark depth, richness, and timeless craftsmanship. Drawn from a single sherry cask laid down in 1986 and bottled decades later, this rare whisky represents Glenfarclas at its most authentic — full-bodied, complex, and deeply expressive of its Speyside heritage.
Distillery and Maturation
Family-owned since 1865, Glenfarclas remains one of Scotland’s few truly independent distilleries. The Family Casks range is dedicated to showcasing the individuality of single vintage, single cask whiskies matured exclusively in the finest sherry casks. The 1986 vintage was aged in an Oloroso sherry butt, allowing layers of dark fruit, spice, and oak to evolve in harmony. Bottled at natural cask strength and non-chill filtered, it offers purity and intensity that honour its origins.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber in colour with a mahogany hue. The nose opens with aromas of rich fruitcake, roasted nuts, and treacle, followed by notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and polished oak. The palate is opulent and structured, revealing flavours of dried figs, orange peel, and toffee, supported by warming spice and silky texture. The finish is long and resonant, with lingering tones of sherry sweetness and gentle oak tannin.
Style and Character
A whisky of rare depth and maturity, the 1986 Glenfarclas Family Casks exemplifies the house style — sherry-rich, balanced, and profoundly elegant. Each bottle, drawn from a single cask, reflects the individuality of its maturation journey, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item for serious whisky connoisseurs.
Cellaring and Enjoyment
Enjoy neat to appreciate its full aromatic complexity, or with a few drops of water to open its layers. Ideal for special occasions or as a centrepiece in any fine whisky collection. Presented in its original wooden box, it represents the pinnacle of Glenfarclas tradition and time-honoured excellence.
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