Glenfarclas 1986 Family Series V 70cl 53.8°½

Distillery : Glenfarclas / Country : Scotland / Reference: : 25422

Discover the excellence of Glenfarclas with this outstanding Family Cask Series edition from 1986. Bottled at 53.8%, this single malt aged in sherry casks embodies the richness and elegance of the Glenfarclas style. Deep, complex, and full of character, it unveils a stunning aromatic palette of dried fruits, warm spices, dark chocolate, and exquisite rancio.

Distilled in traditional copper pot stills and matured in Dunnage warehouses, this whisky benefits from a slow and optimal aging process, enhanced by the Highlands’ humidity and stable temperatures. A rare gem for sherry cask whisky enthusiasts and powerful single malt lovers.

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Features
Volume0.7 L
ABV53.8°
TypeSingle malt
DistilleryGlenfarclas
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
RangeFamily Casks
Vintage1986
Age34 years
MaturationSherry
CharacteristicsDunnage
PackagingBox
StillPot Still
Reference:25422

Amongst the few genuinely independent Scottish distilleries, Glenfarclas is the most envied for its autonomy.


Since 1865, the history of Glenfarclas has been deeply intertwined with the history of the Grant’s family. On June 8, 1865, John Grant became tenant of the Rechlerich farm and bought the Glenfarclas distillery, founded in 1836, for £511.19.


Today Glenfarclas is one of the few entirely independent family-run distilleries. Whiskies produced by the distillery are widely recognized by the discerning palates and ranked amongst the first Speyside whiskies. The Grant’s family motto, today represented by the 5th and 6th generation, is to create “a pure and perfect Scotch Highland whisky in the traditional Speyside style”. The name Glenfarclas means “the valley of the green grass” and the distillery is located about 1.5km away from the Spey, near Marypark village.


Glenfarclas kept the same stills than those used back in 1836 : 6 stills amongst the biggest of Speyside. The Sherry influence is remarkable: Glenfarclas has uncompromising values when investing in the best Sherry casks, and owns today near than 68000 casks, ageing in 32 different warehouses. These are Spanish casks of Oloroso and Fino Sherry, charred so as to coax out all of the vanilla flavor and sweeten the whisky. Glenfarclas has been developing vintage casks every year since 1952 until today. Each vintage reveals unique character and aromas, from the delicate freshness of a 10 year-old whisky to a sweet 30 year-old  Single Malt.


The official release of the Family Casks in 2008 made history: the range offers not less than 43 vintage bottlings, from 1952 to 1994, each being single casks bottled at cask strength.


In 2016, when participating to the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016, Glenfarclas has been voted Best Scotch Single Malt Distillery. 39 experts from the World Spirits Industry rewarded the Glenfarclas Distillery with 6 medals attributed to various whiskies.

Nose: An explosion of dried fruits, dates, figs, and prunes, followed by leather, dark chocolate, and gentle spices. A classic sherry cask profile!
Palate: Smooth and velvety, with layers of raisins, burnt caramel, nutmeg, and roasted coffee. Powerful yet balanced with a delightful sweetness.

Finish: Long and warming, marked by toasted oak, a hint of tobacco, and a touch of marmalade.