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Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

15 years worth of sherry Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

This one goes one shade deeper in sherry from the 10 and 12 and not much else appears in this version.Somewhat more subtle nose of sherry and vanilla. Less fire-y than the 12 and smooth sherry influence…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 181

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Start of the 'Farclas Vertical Glenfarclas 10 Year Old

Colour is light cream ale. Touch of wood and some caramel and toffee aromas.Slightly sweet malted barley flavours, short finish that is very sweet finish.Paired with the haggis, tatties and ... well…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 083

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old

Scotchlate Chip Pairing Glenfarclas 17 Year Old

Not nearly as sherry-licious as the progression implied. Slightly lighter than the 15 in colour and in the sherry nose.Return of the heat provided in the 12 year old at first taste. Very salty and oce…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 181

Glencadam 12 year old Portwood Finish

Start of the Glen's Glencadam 12 year old Portwood Finish

Tonight's really about the Glenfarclas (and the haggis), but for now we started with a new entry for us.Colour reddish brown (no added colour they say). Very smooth, with a hint of vanilla and wood spice…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 082

Bunnahabhain Darach Ur Batch 1

New Oak Finale Bunnahabhain Darach Ur Batch 1

Very very light nose. Fresh and clean with a some licorice and malt flavours.Soft. Again repeats the touch of licorice and very well balanced. A little bit sour kick at the end.

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 080

Arran Bourbon Single Cask 1109 2012

Arran Take One Arran Bourbon Single Cask 1109 2012

Nose is pure bourbon barrel. Lots of spicy oak and toasty vanilla.First taste has a touch of lemon and other citrus, but again plenty of toasty oak flavour. The lemon tends toward neo-citron, warm and…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 084

Glen Grant 16 Year Old

Kickoff with a Bourbon Cask Glen Grant 16 Year Old

Tonight's theme is 100% one cask maturation (but it's bound not to work out perfectly)Nose is light and very fruity, even floral with a touch of rose. Some alcohol aromas. First sip is honeyed and soft…

@chrisrbarrettBy @chrisrbarrett11 years ago 0 081