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    • Glenfarclas 60 Years Old

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    Glenfarclas 60 Years Old

    Lot #0770870
    FINISH DATE
    30 April 2020

    J & G Grant is delighted to announce the launch of the 60 Year Old Glenfarclas. Only 360 bottles of this incredibly desirable, rare single malt whisky will be produced offering a unique opportunity to acquire one of the oldest bottles ever released by this iconic family-owned distillery. Officially launched on the 3rd of April 2014 at the Nth Whisky Show in Las Vegas by George Grant, Glenfarclas’ Sales Director and 6th generation of the family, it was rolled out across other key markets over the following months. George Grant says, ‘At a time when more and more distilleries are going down the no age statement route for their super-premium products, we are delighted to be able to release this magnificent 60-year-old Glenfarclas. My grandfather started laying down stocks for the future way back in the 50s, so it is thanks to his incredible foresight that we are able to bottle this today. I’m sure he would have been as impressed by it as I am. Matured in a first fill sherry butt, it has an incredibly dark, rich mahogany colour. It is surprisingly vibrant with lots of dried fruits, demerara sugar and spice coming through on the nose as well as the rich, oaky tannins that one would expect from a whisky of this venerable age. The sherry influence really comes through on the palate, with rich treacle, bitter coffee and espresso note all making an appearance. The finish is the longest I have ever experienced – 20 minutes later you will still be able to taste the subtle nuances of this incredible dram.’ The long family history and heritage is reflected in the packaging; a bespoke cut crystal decanter mirrors the shape of the classic Glenfarclas bottle while each side of the hexagonal presentation box represents one of the 6 generations of the Grant family to own and manage the distillery since 1865. This is a truly exceptional bottle that will be sure to delight whisky aficionados around the globe. 

    Glenfarclas

    The family-owned distillery that everyone speaks fondly of, Glenfarclas was established in 1836 by Robert Hay, who owned the distillery for 3 decades before the Grant family arrived on the scene. It has never left their hands since. The nearest anyone has gotten to owning the distillery was the infamous Pattison company in 1895, who subsequently went bankrupt 3 years later and almost took the distillery with them. The Grant’s vowed never again and over 120 years later, that’s proved to be the case. Glenfarclas has been associated with sherry casks and an impressive maturing inventory as displayed in their family cask range. It remains one of the top-selling single malts worldwide because of its dedication, consistency and affordability. Their age statement range, compared to other Speyside distilleries, doesn’t cost the earth and is widely available. The Glenfarclas character has many fans, thanks to quality casks, direct-fired stills and the use of rummagers, which add to the quality of the whisky.

    Lot Features
    • CASK TYPE
      1st Fill Sherry
    • DISTILLERY
      Glenfarclas
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      70 cl
    • STRENGTH
      43.3%
    • CASK NUMBER
      1672
    • CASK TYPE
      1st Fill Sherry
    • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
      20
    Region
    Scotland, Speyside
    Scotland, Speyside
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