1962 Glenfarclas The Family Cask 4126 40.9%
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Score 81/100 · Whisky Advocate, Jun 2012
More of a reddish hue, but as equally robust as the 1961 (see below). Some baked characters alongside dried cherry and barberry, which shift toward balsamic-like concentration. Hint of black pudding (blood sausage) and bitter chocolate. The palate is tight and tannic, with a hint of smoke and cooked dried fruits. Water loosens the tannic grip, allowing licorice to show. (U.S. exclusive.)
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Glenfarclas
Glenfarclas is one of the finest distilleries in Speyside. Described by industry icon and Scotch whisky distiller Sir Thomas Dewar as “the king of the whiskies and the whisky of kings”, Glenfarclas has a long and storied history as a remarkable single malt producer.
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