A review of a 40 year old sherry bomb from a distillery known to be one of the best at producing well aged sherry whiskies. This whisky truly delivers.
I remember when these first hit the shelves, it was $399 for the 46%. I passed on it, sadly. Now they are $850 for the 43% but it’s comes in a cool box 🙄... great review guys! I, too, find myself lowering scores on whiskies I had previously rated in the low to mid 90s. That’s the Beauty of a long and thorough whisky journey.
I hear you brother. At $400 these were such steals and we should have stocked up. So mad I only grabbed 1 bottle. Prices go up and quality tends to drop. For sure. The longer we drink, the pickier we get. Cheers.
Picked up a bottle of this a few months ago and saving to have for my 40th birthday in 2 weeks. Certainly makes getting a year older something to look forward to
I snapped up one of these in 2010 too. I haven’t cracked the seal yet though. Sounds like a whole lot of Glenfarclas love awaits. I guess open it and let it sit in the cabinet for a year is the trick. Looking forward to it!!
I’m happy you have one. It’s honestly amazing right when you open it. Such rich sherry from quality casks. But with air all these fruits start coming out. A nice surprise.
Good to know about the 1st release. My store had a newer version of the 40 yr and the Family Cask 1972 which was also a 40 yr in square cardboard boxes. They were in the $600 price range. Wish I would of grabbed the 1972 family cask. Another great review.
Another great review guys. Old Glenfarclas never disappoints. In Aberlour there is a whisky bar called The Mash Tun. They have every Glenfarclas Family Cask ever released for sale by the dram. Yes, pricy as you might expect so one is forced to choose but those family cask bottlings are amazing. Cheers!!!
Thank you for sharing Gentlemen. I totally agree with you! I grabbed some of the Minis for less. Amazing! Greetings from old Germany 🇩🇪 Stay healthy!!.....Moses
Great review! I have the second release 2011 (have not tried it yet just purchased it 3 months ago as an old dusty) the date it laser-printed near the bottom on the side of the bottle , not on the label. Hard to read but it's there.
@@maltreviews No, you can't walk that back now! I'll have to find a 2010 release now because of what you said.;-) After all the only thing better than drinking such a bottle, is finding one at a reasonable price (an old dusty). The hunt is on!
VaryingViewpoint I agree. Nothing like finding a gem at an old price. Haha, To be fair I don’t know which years releases I’ve tried after the 2010. It is possible it was 2012 or later releases. I just know it after 2010 and the quality wasn’t quite as good.
It’s so hard to decide between a couple 1960s family casks and a cask strength (non family cask) release of 1974 vintage bottled many years ago. Insane sherry quality. They are in the 94-95 range. But I can’t pick just 1 bottle. It’s like a tie unless I did a side by side I guess.
I remember when these first hit the shelves, it was $399 for the 46%. I passed on it, sadly. Now they are $850 for the 43% but it’s comes in a cool box 🙄... great review guys!
I, too, find myself lowering scores on whiskies I had previously rated in the low to mid 90s. That’s the Beauty of a long and thorough whisky journey.
I hear you brother. At $400 these were such steals and we should have stocked up. So mad I only grabbed 1 bottle. Prices go up and quality tends to drop.
For sure. The longer we drink, the pickier we get. Cheers.
First time I heard a review describe say "this is nuts" about a scotch. Now I have to have this
lol, you wont regret it
@@maltreviews I just found a bottle in the red box for $1199 and a Springbank 15 all at the same place. I'm done.
Picked up a bottle of this a few months ago and saving to have for my 40th birthday in 2 weeks. Certainly makes getting a year older something to look forward to
Perfect way to spend your 40th Bday. Enjoy!
I snapped up one of these in 2010 too. I haven’t cracked the seal yet though. Sounds like a whole lot of Glenfarclas love awaits. I guess open it and let it sit in the cabinet for a year is the trick. Looking forward to it!!
I’m happy you have one. It’s honestly amazing right when you open it. Such rich sherry from quality casks. But with air all these fruits start coming out. A nice surprise.
Good to know about the 1st release. My store had a newer version of the 40 yr and the Family Cask 1972 which was also a 40 yr in square cardboard boxes. They were in the $600 price range. Wish I would of grabbed the 1972 family cask. Another great review.
Yah most of the family casks are such gems and def worth $600 for a 1972. I think I have that bottle as well. Hard to grab them all though.
Another great review guys. Old Glenfarclas never disappoints. In Aberlour there is a whisky bar called The Mash Tun. They have every Glenfarclas Family Cask ever released for sale by the dram. Yes, pricy as you might expect so one is forced to choose but those family cask bottlings are amazing. Cheers!!!
Thanks Cato. Very nice, I would love to go there. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing Gentlemen. I totally agree with you!
I grabbed some of the Minis for less. Amazing!
Greetings from old Germany 🇩🇪
Stay healthy!!.....Moses
Cheers brother. For sure, such a good buy. You do the same bud.
Malt Reviews I really love your channel !! Keep on running!! Thx😁
its awesome
There back.
For sure. Will do better this time with consistency I hope. Cheers!
@@maltreviews Cheers mate really enjoy your videos..
I can't afford the liquors you review but still like to watch
Thanks for watching Richie. We def appreciate it. Cheers!
Well, most of the liquors you review...lol
Great review! I have the second release 2011 (have not tried it yet just purchased it 3 months ago as an old dusty) the date it laser-printed near the bottom on the side of the bottle , not on the label. Hard to read but it's there.
Good info, thanks. Im sure the 2011 will be very similar in quality and prob just as good. Nice find.
@@maltreviews No, you can't walk that back now! I'll have to find a 2010 release now because of what you said.;-) After all the only thing better than drinking such a bottle, is finding one at a reasonable price (an old dusty). The hunt is on!
VaryingViewpoint I agree. Nothing like finding a gem at an old price. Haha, To be fair I don’t know which years releases I’ve tried after the 2010. It is possible it was 2012 or later releases. I just know it after 2010 and the quality wasn’t quite as good.
What's your favorite Glenfarclas all time?
It’s so hard to decide between a couple 1960s family casks and a cask strength (non family cask) release of 1974 vintage bottled many years ago. Insane sherry quality. They are in the 94-95 range. But I can’t pick just 1 bottle. It’s like a tie unless I did a side by side I guess.
Just recently noted a few of these sitting locked behind glass, says 2013 but need to check bottle code. $1240 Canadian pesos.
Not cheap but great whisky
Like leather and a dusty bookstore. I’m dying!!!!😂🤣
Hi. Trying to decipher bottle code on my 40. Please let me know if you understand it. It’s.
L 17 06 19 and the next line. 1 07 04 BB (or B8)
You've gotta try the Glenfarclas 105 40 year at 60% ABV. It's the most complex whisky I've ever had.
We have never tried that one but heard epic things
any body else find these guys hilarious?
Paxarette incoming ;)
Used to be only £800 a bottle..🤔
Have not tried the one yet. Yes I did get one of the Rums, great value!!!