Glenfarclas £511.19s.0d Family Reserve 150 Years Anniversary, 43% ABV

The last time I tried this whisky was at Glenfarclas Distillery in 2015, when this was a new distillery exclusive release commemorating John Grant’s purchase of the farm and distillery situated on it. I have not opened my bottle yet, so it was a treat to see it on the brilliantly stocked shelves of The Ardshiel Hotel and to taste it again in late 2019, let alone for only £9.50 a pour.

There is no alcohol on the nose after letting the glass sit for a bit. The aroma is gentle, with hints of sulfur quickly giving way to fruits of plum and pear and refill Olorossa Sherry cask spice.

The mouth feel is light. Soft fruit and spice address the palate. Incredibly soft and clean, with no heavy esters or oils, and a relatively short finish, this dram will not appeal to one seeking a big bold sherried whisky. However, it is a very nice, refined yet approachable easy sipper that should please the drinker who tastes it not seeking a sherry bomb.