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Glenfarclas 2004

Overall rating
85.84/100
votes
108
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
Cask Strength Premium Edition
Vintage
2004
Bottled
17.11.2015
Calculated age
10 years old
Casktype
Sherry Casks
Number of bottles
6000
Strength
59.8 % Vol.
Size
700 ml
Bottle code
L 17 11 15 3 11:02 BB
Barcode
5018066150152
Added on
30 Mar 2016 5:40 pm by Schmausel
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Glenfarclas 2004
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Glenfarclas 2004
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Glenfarclas 2004
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Glenfarclas 2004
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Glenfarclas 2004
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€ 87.87

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Whisky Reviews for Glenfarclas 2004

26 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 85.84 points

  1. didi1893 scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    A wonderful nose makes you hungry for more. The flavor is dominated by spicy oak aroma. The Glenfarclas tolerates water properly. This Glenfarclas seduces not by its sherry aroma but by its spicy oak aroma. Very good PLV and delicious taste. I like it very much!
    • Nose
      Sweet fruity sherry rises in the nose. Fine but spicy oak notes are added. The 59.8% alcohol is wonderfully integrated. Fine orange and apricot aroma blends with the spicy oak. A delicious sweetness lies all over the nose.
    • Taste
      At first, fine and spicy oak dominates. The high alcohol content tingles in the mouth, but absolutely does not bother. The second sip is accompanied by fine citrus notes and subtle sherry. The addition of a little water completes the taste. The fine spicy oak and the fruity aromas play together. The strong alcohol content is still noticeable.
    • Finish
      The finish is dominated by the spicy oak. Long-lasting heat turns into slight pungency and tingle. Nut aromas finish the spicy finish.

  2. rottendon scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    If you disregard the nose, which is varied, but has too high a proportion of rather unsavory notes, this is a nice, strong malt that at least goes well with the Christmas season in the mouth.

    Notes from a blind tasting.

    Rather atypical Glenfarclas, it wasn't that woody, and I haven't actually had the rotten fruits at Glenfarclas. And no, there is probably no smoke there.
    • Nose
      82 82
      Immediately after pouring, a dark fruit basket with honey is full on the nose. Basically little change after standing, more acidity, less honey, some fermentation notes. Dark malt sweets. There could possibly be a little smoke involved. When the heat is applied, the fruits suddenly become light and sometimes slightly overgrown. The smoke is rather not confirmed. With more warmth, the proportion of acid rises further, and windfalls become unripe apples. Spices, cardamom and savory, and possibly some marjoram are added very late. Deer horn salt.
    • Taste
      87 87
      The start is very powerful with a delay, even a bit brisk towards the rear. On the aroma side, dark honey starts off intensely before some fruit is added, rather light fruit. It dries clearly towards the back, the mouthfeel is thick and creamy.
    • Finish
      88 88
      The finish is very long, whereby the dark sweetness, now almost toffee-like, lasts for a long time before a clear but very pleasant bitterness remains. It warms the chest for a long time and vigorously. Is there a trace of smoke after all?

  3. The_Independent scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    A rock solid, young Glenfarclas. Delicious.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Without water: beautiful fruity sherry notes. Ripe yellow fruits. Unfortunately, very shy.

      With water: stronger and more voluminous. Unfortunately, it loses a lot of fruit. Now more nutty pastry notes, more spicy. Fruit only weak in the background - maybe peach.
    • Taste
      87 87
      Without water: very voluminous and sweet. The alcohol is strong, a little sharp but not unpleasant.

      With water: more expressive but also bitter. Pastries, roasted almonds, nut brittle, coffee, nice and spicy.
    • Finish
      88 88
      Very beautiful. Long and warm. Creamy sweetness, nut brittle, tiramisu, spicy oak.

  4. Falnor scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    I you like your sherry, I mean whisky like a bomb go for it. Still the 105, is a better value for money.
    • Nose
      Quite strong and heavy. Good amount of sweetness from vanilla next to sherry tones. This baby gives a lot of punch! Fresh oranges and dark chocolate with some seasalt.
    • Taste
      Fruit mixed with black pepper. Chocolate with chilli peppers. Raisins and some apple.
    • Finish
      Big and mouthfilling, but not overly long. Cacao, vanilla and gets a little bitter.

  5. schero scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Good drinkable and as for Glenfarclas typically much value for a narrow Euro :-)
    • Nose
      Raisins, light spruce needles, orange juice, almonds, noticeable alcohol, light oak
    • Taste
      Sweet and creamy with a strong onset, oak flavor
    • Finish
      The oak and the alcohol dominate, then everything fades quickly, leaving only a slight moisture

  6. Fight65 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
      IT: 86
      B: 86
    • Finish
      85 85
      Slight missing note in the finish (bitter)

  7. Teomarg scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      87 87

  8. Gilles_V scored this whisky 89 points Expert Junior

    A magnificent nose !!!!!!
    • Nose
      97 97
      Sherry but very complex.
      Wax, melted butter, caramel.

      With a little water and time: milk chocolate and bitter chocolate. Cocoa powder.
    • Taste
      85 85
      Oak.
    • Finish
      85 85
      Oak, sherry type olorosso. Not necessarily very intense but long.

  9. Sandman23 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  10. KayMeertens scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
      Caramel, apple, minerals, butter and citrus.
    • Taste
      85 85
      Rather raw sherry, spicy and a little sour. Caramel, cherry and citrus.
    • Finish
      86 86
      Caramel, mocha, blueberry and citrus.

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