Glenfarclas Family Cask 2002 (Cask 3323) Summer Release 2022

Multi-award winning Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky has been distilled on Speyside for six generations by one family – the Grants. The Glenfarclas Distillery was legally established in 1836, on the Recherlich Farm at Ballindalloch, in the heart of Speyside. In 1865, John Grant purchased the distillery for £511. Situated in the heart of Speyside – malt whisky country – Glenfarclas, translated from the Gaelic as “Glen of the green grassland”, nestles at the foot of the Ben Rinnes mountain.

A champion family-owned distillery, the Family Cask series is a showcase of their very best single cask expressions from a range of vintages. This 2002 was matured in sherry butt #3323 before being bottled 28 July 2022 at 50.6%. There are just 302 bottles available worldwide.

The whisky is fruity on the nose. It smells of currants and oranges. Behind it are malt and chopped nuts. Berries, caramel and chocolate complete the aroma.

The Glenfarclas Family Casks 2002 Cask 3323 is fruity on the tongue. Slight sharpness is present. Furthermore, the whiskey tastes of orange peel and apricots. Pepper and ginger add spice. The finish is long-lasting. The Scotch says goodbye with oranges and nuts. Oak finish.