Glenfarclas 1999 - 2019 #7062 for J's Bar Ikebukuro & Shinanoya Ginza

If you like a full-bodied powerful Speyside Single Malt Whisky with a mild finish then this particular Glenfarclas Single Cask bottling is for you.

This Single Sherry Cask has been specially selected to celebrate the 25th anniversary of J's Bar and Shinanoya Ginza in 2019

Tasting note

Colour

Straw yellow

Nose

Dried fruit with toasted nuts, with almonds and water nuts predominating. The alcohol also causes us to gently sniff the glass. After some time, a lovely sherry aroma from the glass also enters our nose. Powerful, yet within the lines.

Taste

The first thing we think of is a red velvet cake topped with dark chocolate and some crumbling nuts. Dark sweet tea and, in terms of mouthfeel, even a little oily. Nice and thick. It is generally not our preference to add water, but if you add it to this whisky, the nutty aromas come out extra.

Finish

Again, almonds, walnuts, dried fruit and a hint of vanilla cream.

Overall impression

This is Glenfarclas as we had not tasted it before. Obviously a clear sherry character, but what a flavour bomb. An unusual, but a very good choice from our Japanese colleagues. 

Extra information

Glenfarclas means 'valley of green grass', an indication of the richness of the pasture land surrounding the distillery. Indeed, the farm on the same piece of land on which the distillery is built existed from ein 1790 to 1988. Like so many farms in the 18th century, much illegal distilling was done with the surplus grain grown. Since 1865, the distillery has been owned by the Grant family. In 1865, Glenfarclas was acquired for £512 and to this day the distillery belongs to the Grant family. This makes Glenfarclas one of the few distilleries in Scotland that is still a family-run business where the family is at the helm.

What others are saying

There are not many known recenties of this whisky, but on WhiskyBase this Glenfarclas is highly rated and gets an average score of 87.78/100 with 25 votes.

Glenfarclas Distillery

Glenfarclas Distillery is located in the heart of the Speyside region, at the foot of Mount Ben Rinnes in Ballindalloch. Founded in 1836 by Robert Hay and owned by the Grant family since 1865, Glenfarclas has a rich history of more than a century and a half in producing high-quality single malt whiskies. This distillery prides itself on its independence and family management, which contributes to the consistent quality and character of their products.

A unique feature of Glenfarclas is the use of directly fired copper pot stills, which contributes to the rich and full flavour of their whiskies. The distillery uses pure spring water from nearby springs on the Ben Rinnes, providing a pure and fresh base for their whisky.

Glenfarclas whiskies are known for their rich, complex flavour profiles, with notes of sherry, dried fruit and spices. The whiskies are mainly matured in ex-Oloroso sherry casks, creating a deep, sweet and layered flavour experience. The combination of a beautiful location, traditional techniques and high-quality production makes Glenfarclas a respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.