Sweetspot
Connoisseur
85
27 feb 2023 8:52 am
great value for money
Glenfarclas 15-year-old
Glenfarclas
WB 84.6 2311 оценок 46.0 %vol 15 лет 700
Sherry
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Отзывы описывают Glenfarclas 15 как сбалансированный шерри-солодовый виски с сухофруктами, шоколадом, орехами и специями, часто выгодный по цене, но с заметной вариацией между партиями и жалобами на серные ноты.
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В большинстве отзывов виски описывают как хорошо сбалансированный шерри-профиль с нотами изюма, сухофруктов, тёмного шоколада, карамели, орехов, ванили, дуба и специй, иногда с лёгким дымком и пряностью. Неоднократно отмечают отсутствие дыма и торфа, удачную крепость 46%, гладкость и лёгкость для питья, а также хорошее соотношение цены и качества и пригодность как повседневный драм или знакомство с шотландским солодом. Финиш часто описывают как средний или средне-длинный, суховатый, иногда короткий или горьковато-таннинный. Часть дегустаторов считает вкус слабее аромата, профиль сдержанным, простым или не выдающимся для 15 лет, а цену в отдельных странах завышенной.
При этом встречаются резко отрицательные и противоречивые мнения: упоминаются серные и «испорченные фруктовые» ноты, запах шампуня, резиновые, мыльные и «химические» оттенки, разбавленность, резкий «колючий» алкоголь, недостаток глубины, «водянистый» и «деревянный» вкус, а также отзыв о вкусе «бензина» как об одном из худших. Несколько отзывов прямо указывают на заметный разброс между партиями и бутылками, падение качества и ослабление шери со временем, при этом старые партии оценивают выше новых. Отмечается, что виски требует времени в бокале или в бутылке, чтобы раскрыться; после аэрации оценка той же бутылки сильно выросла, а сера со временем или при аэрации ослабевает, тогда как добавление воды помогает носу, но её влияние на вкус неоднозначно и может усиливать серу.
Sweetspot
Connoisseur
85
27 feb 2023 8:52 am
riven1824
Expert Senior
82
18 jul 2023 4:35 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
HrvojeV
Connoisseur
81
05 oct 2025 10:02 am
Ozzyosbourne007
Expert Senior
87
31 may 2026 4:45 pm
Your top value daily dram
Sketchnl82
Member Senior
84
23 jul 2026 9:57 pm
definitely has a sherry character, a bit spicy
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Raisins and marmalade |
| Вкус | 83 | toffee, honing |
| Финиш | 84 | cinnamon oak wood a little bit of smoke |
rawmarshmellows
Member Junior
83
21 aug 2026 7:14 am
Nose: Fresher raisins than 40, gingerbread cookiesPalate: not as creamy as 40 spicer than the 40, less bitter Finish: mid finish, bitter chocolate
nijholtm
Expert Senior
88
06 feb 2010 10:02 am
Lovely whisky, better than the Aberlour 16 which is in the same price category. Points; 88.
Feusi
Connoisseur
88
19 jul 2011 9:56 am
If you like sherry, here you will have it. Spicy honey in the nose. Complex dried fruits with malt and a nice smoke on the palate. A long finish with warm and spicy wooden notes. This is form me a marvelous bottle with a very good price/performance ratio, is every cent worth.
Alex
Connoisseur
89
05 oct 2012 2:46 pm
One of my favorites of Glenfarclas` standard range. Shows all of GF`s trademark sherry style (dried fruits, dark chocolate, unsweetened bitter coffee, christmas cake); maybe not as refined as the 17yo or 21 yo, however it delivers more character which I prefer. And as all of the standard range bottlings it offers great value for the money! By it`s quality, it does challenge the Macallan 18 yo Sherry oak, for just 1/3 of the price!
Furtia
Connoisseur
88
05 dec 2012 12:03 am
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Magnus Hillman
Expert Senior
86
20 feb 2014 2:16 pm
Excellent dram and a whisky that will have a permanent position in my cabinet. The nose benefits from the addition of water but i'm not sure about the palate. (Rating interval 85-88)
Maltm8
Member Senior
84
10 may 2014 9:39 pm
While it is technically good, this sample is a bit...suspect. The beefy part is just not complimenting the sweetness is the nose.
Hvdree
Connoisseur
86
30 jun 2014 3:59 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Koloman
Expert Senior
80
09 jan 2015 3:12 pm
One of the best single malts in this price segment!
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
theo22
Member Senior
70
16 jan 2015 5:41 pm
A malt that does not convince me. There is only sulfur in the nose. Nothing else, just sulfur. On the palate, it is quite fine and strong, but also outweighs aromatic sulfur. Perhaps the most unpleasant 15-year-old I've ever had. I let him air several weeks. This is a bottle code warning: 25 02 14 3 09 52 88
dRambo
Connoisseur
69
29 jul 2016 2:08 pm
Thin, fruitiness as diluted, gammelig - almost a chewy prickling on the tongue - like foul fruit. Bitter notes. almost not drinkable
нос 80 · вкус 60 · финиш 61
vojt466
Expert Senior
88
11 nov 2016 8:47 pm
An interesting combination of sherry elements with a weak influence of peat - very good - compared to Glendronach 15 more sour and fruity (and, of course, even finer, more frugal)
Crann feàrna
Expert Senior
86
16 oct 2017 10:44 pm
Take your time with this dram. Playing with water pays dividends. Lots going on. The wood influence on this whisky gives much room for play and enjoyment.
baldandbeardy
Expert Junior
85
21 oct 2017 6:00 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
AdelphosHume
Expert Senior
82
07 jan 2018 6:16 pm
Closed up without water, but adding water was finicky. I added 0.5 to 1.0 tsp. to ~30ml. With water, the nose becomes more fruit and earthy-citrus, and the taste shows less oak but more bitter spice. This bottle seemed to be in a bad mood the whole way through it over the course of a month.
OKoster
Expert Senior
86
04 feb 2018 3:42 pm
Glenfarclas has been independently-owned and operated by the Grant family since the day they hung the "Open for Business" sign in 1865. This Speyside distillery produces their aged whiskies by marrying sherry-cask single malts with oak-cask single malts at an approximate ratio of 2:1.
нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 90
whiskyd
Expert Senior
87
26 oct 2018 7:07 pm
нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Waykid
Expert Senior
87
16 nov 2018 2:38 pm
Still my favorite of the Glenfarclas core-range.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Toffee, winegums, a hint of electric sulphur, Molkosan by Vogel, some boozy tartiness and glue. It rounds up quite apply and delicious: some sherry with the dried fruit and almonds. |
| Вкус | 86 | Mild and pleasant sherry, winegums, blackcurrant, at the same time bitter and tarty and quite sweet. It starts integrating at about fifteen minutes: really nice sherry-toffee-winegum-orangerind. |
| Финиш | 86 | Mild sherry, some choklad, nuts and syrup. |
Brann
Connoisseur
85
05 jan 2019 9:30 pm
I rather liked this one. Typical Farclas, well blended.
korelatio
Expert Senior
85
17 sep 2020 11:59 pm
sherry (oloroso), nuts, soy sauce, raisins (sulfur), citrus, sweet chocolate, sweet notes (honey? banana? caramel?) dry, sherry (maggi), citrus sweet, chocolate with chilli, and soy sauce
MLE
Connoisseur
85
23 may 2021 12:50 am
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
90ClubWhisky
Connoisseur
85
02 oct 2021 3:17 pm
Gold color. There is a certain oilyness.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Intense, full, rich, enjoyable. You can clearly feel the influence of the sherry casks. Red fruit. Strawberries. Then some blueberries. A pinch of spices. Caramel. Cherries. Cinnamon. At the next time, traces of wood, not disturbing. |
| Вкус | 88 | Full, intense. Clear influence of sherry casks. Red fruit. Caramel. Spices. Cinnamon. Maybe a pinch of ginger and white pepper. Dessert chocolate stuffed with cherries. |
| Финиш | 84 | Dessert chocolate. Sherry. Light sweetness. Cherries. Lots of spices. Cinnamon and black pepper. Then dessert chocolate again. Medium-long finish. |
WhiskeyfanRoy
Expert Junior
89
07 may 2022 6:25 pm
Seeing so many other reviews giving low ratings, I thought maybe there was a clear batch quality gap on this whisky, because I was pleasantly surprised by the one I was holding in my hand. It is a pity that the bottle of this winery does not seem to have a batch code on it. The overall performance is much better than 18 yo. At its price, it can have such performance, I'll be hoping to buy a few more bottles to keep at home. (Very hard to find right now!) The comprehensive evaluation is 88 points, the price +1 point, a total of 89 points.
sengaia
Expert Senior
80
04 may 2023 9:27 pm
This is not bad, but knowing how much better Glenfarclas can do that still counts as a disappointment. Overly sweet very simplistic.
_Dziki_
Connoisseur
84
06 nov 2023 6:29 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Sweet, you can smell sherry, jam, jam, marmalade, blackcurrant juice, cherries, a bit of spice, spices, maple syrup, ginger. |
| Вкус | 84 | Sweet, but the alcohol is quite poorly hidden, the fruit aroma gives way to chocolate and definitely the above-mentioned spices, gingerbread in chocolate with plum filling, ginger, honeydew honey. |
| Финиш | 83 | Not too long, quite straight, sweet, not hot, basically watery, although quite dense in structure, but the aroma and taste are only an echo. |
thewhiskymural
Member Junior
86
23 dec 2023 8:06 am
Value for money, a real cracker this one. The delivery of smell and taste was enjoyable with a reasonable amount of complexity and a whole lot of tastiness. - @thewhiskymural
RichardPsmith
Expert Senior
83
28 feb 2024 2:27 pm
The aroma - the alcohol is softer, the sherry is more pronounced. Tree resin, barrel, cane sugar. The taste is rough, bittersweet, less wood and barrel, alcoholic sweetness prevails.
Joca2745
Expert Senior
85
08 nov 2024 9:57 pm
85+
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
OctoberStella
Expert Senior
85
19 sep 2026 8:02 am
Good entry sherry cask
Igor
Expert Senior
87
18 nov 2012 9:18 am
Very good! Required for those who're not indifferent to quality sherried whiskies.
DRS
Member Senior
87
20 nov 2014 12:48 pm
нос 82 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
whiskeyjedi
Member Senior
85
03 nov 2015 3:25 pm
Glenfarcla's 15y Tasted 2015-10-30 @ Tobi: N fruity, dark, chocolate, slightly malty G voluminous, Mazipan chocolate, liquorice root, really great, 85
lincolnimp
Connoisseur
86
27 dec 2015 12:03 am
2015 bottle.
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
whiskybros
Expert Junior
85
11 jul 2016 5:26 pm
You can find our review at http://www.whiskybros.com/#!Glenfarclas-15yo/c21kp/576942170cf2b41ee75441d0
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Waykid
Expert Senior
87
25 sep 2016 10:29 am
My favourite of the younger (10-12-15-21) Farclas core-range. I have quaffed several bottles of this during the years and I just never get tired of it. The higher strength and really a perfect sherry-maturation make it something extraordinary. Much sweeter than the 21 but also somehow deeper, rounder.
uap304
Expert Senior
88
13 feb 2017 1:12 am
Very good. It's an interesting case study in sherry influence to taste this beside the GlenDronach 15-year old.
Captain.Islay
Expert Senior
85
19 sep 2017 9:31 pm
The maturity you notice him, can withstand a few drops of water, then you can wonderfully deal with it. good P / L
Moses
Connoisseur
83
24 sep 2018 1:01 pm
I can be brief here. This malt is completely ok and sure has its lovers, but it didn't convince me. Because, 21 picked me up immediately and forever.
kimmosuo
Connoisseur
80
28 dec 2018 8:23 pm
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
wbarchive_875995
Expert Junior
—
19 sep 2019 7:31 pm
Sweet banana pudding with dried apricots, white currant, apple jam and wet wood. RATING: 86pts - [n21,t21,f22,b22] → |86-89: Remarkable|
Mapl
Connoisseur
88
10 oct 2020 11:52 am
The problem with the 15 year old is the big difference between different batches. Anything from 80 to 90 points is possible.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
tester1277
Expert Senior
74
31 jan 2021 11:07 am
Spicy single malt that becomes sweet and salty with a little water. Much better than the 10-year-old and you don't even notice the 46%.
Rody024
Expert Senior
85
22 feb 2021 5:39 pm
Great dram with a pleasing balance between the fruity and woody notes, but with a slight off-balance of the ABV with the spicy flavors. Awesome daily dram though.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Intensity - 6,5 Richness - 8 Raisins, dried figs, walnuts, biscuits, honey, vanilla, cloves and cinnamon. |
| Вкус | 85 | Intensity - 7 Richness - 8 A warming, waxy and slightly dry mouthfeel. Biscuits, honey, dried figs, vanilla, raisins and some leather. |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium, 5-10 seconds with notes of dried fruit and some oakiness. |
YD84
Expert Senior
90
10 apr 2021 9:11 pm
Soft, elegant sherry notes in the form of sultanas and raisins. Oranges and stewed apples. Slightly sour. A touch of wood smoke and some burnt matchsticks, maybe even gunpowder. Digestive biscuits. Buttered croissants. Caramel. Powdered chocolate. Hint of Indian cooking spices. A little malty too. Complex, engaging, delicious. THE Glenfarclas core range bottling to own, in my opinion. Note: I know that Glenfarclas 15 has a fair bit of batch variation, which is okay in my book. The bottling date for my bottle was 18/02/2021. I have since tasted a 2022 bottling which was a little different (more fresh fruits), but equally good.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Bootcho
Member Senior
87
01 aug 2021 9:04 pm
rich_93
Expert Senior
83
09 oct 2021 10:29 pm
The marketing doesn’t lie… it really is beautifully balanced. On the nose, the interplay between cask and distillate, sherry and whisky is very much to my liking. It’s light, sweet, fruity, woody but not overtly so. There’s your usual sherry notes - raisins, sweet white grapes, fudge, walnuts, hint of raspberry. The nose also has a solventy edge from the spirit which I enjoy a lot. The oak is elegant and well integrated. There’s also an aromatic top note that gives the nose lift and brightness - I’d say a mixture citrus oils, with bergamot being dominant for me, with a hint of something like lemon balm or mint. Highly enjoyable! On the palate, the arrival is dominated by sweet and juicy sherry, with raisins, nuts and again citrus (orange). Then I get hit with a blast of spices from the cask, some black pepper. Sadly, the finish is where this whisky lets us down - it’s pretty nothingy. After the spices, we get some remnants of raisins and dates but mostly just a general alcohol sensation with not a lot of flavour. Reminds me of most Diageo standard releases. Glenfarclas show some serious mastery here with the balance of the whisky - too bad the overall experience is let down by them cutting some corners on quality, resulting in this whisky ultimately feeling quite ‘mass-produced’. I shall pour the dregs of a bottle of Glen Scotia 15 into this Glenfarclas to give it a bit more body.
Saftkenner
Connoisseur
87
23 oct 2021 3:41 pm
The great thing about the 15-year-old is that it was bottled at a nice, stronger 46%, in contrast to the other bottles in the standard range. As usual, there are of course fluctuations between the different batches. The dryness and sweetness in particular vary greatly. My tasting refers to bottle L 23 11 18 (2018). This is an excellent, balanced and rather less dry batch and it immediately becomes clear to me again why I love the 15-year-old so much.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Wonderfully sweet, fruity, malty. Honey, nuts, cocktail cherries, caramel, beechnuts, raspberries, figs, a hint of match head, vanilla, fine oak spice, dried apricots. No noticeable alcohol. |
| Вкус | 88 | Wonderfully integrated alcohol. Strong, spicy, full and sweet. Oak spice, brown cane sugar, raspberries, cherry juice, marzipan, apricots, orange oil, caramel. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium-long finish. Marzipan, oak, cocktail cherries, plum jam. |
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
86
25 nov 2021 7:42 pm
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2021/11/25/scottish-drive-by-2021-part-4-6-ardnamurchan/ N: Unlike the 18yo Glenfarclas I berated last year [WLP], with this 15yo [and the 21yo], you can detect the sherry influence, albeit light. This one has seen a cask maturation policy that promotes/utilises the additional desirable sherry elements whilst allowing the spirit to shine. Furthermore, there’s a nice balance between youth and maturity here: tradition < modernisation if you will. That contemporary bottling strength hasn’t gone unnoticed either. T: A mix of oloroso and PX I’d say, yet with no obtrusive cask management ‘tricksiness’. It’s the barley spirit that shines through, a squidgy floury fluffiness,… F: ,… into [grassy] confectionary notes to barley sugar. Job’s a good un’. C: As good if not better [more composed/sculpted] than the more contemporary 21yo, we’ve high quality all round.
TimkoT
Connoisseur
83
20 mar 2022 7:21 pm
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Ficelli
Connoisseur
86
27 may 2022 6:49 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
KEngelaar
Expert Senior
85
14 jan 2023 7:29 pm
A must have whisky. I cannot stress enough, that this whisky does not contain any smoke. It has some bitterness from the exceptional sherry casks, but no peat or other types of smoke.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Lots of sherry without sulfur, malt, grapes, honey and old wood, but no smoke at all. |
| Вкус | 84 | Sherry with spices (chili and ginger), sweetness, a lot of oak and very dark chocolate. Almost like cocoa beans and leather. It tastes older than 15 years. The 46 % abv. deliver the aromas nicely, but again there is no smoke. Overall very exceptional, although I miss some more distinct fruits. |
| Финиш | 86 | Lots of sherry with very intense oak, followed by dark chocolate. Then it becomes sweeter and releases figs and honey until the oaky bitterness returns. |
KyleRiemen
Expert Senior
90
05 mar 2023 8:38 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Very round nose of sherry, dark berries, some lemon, mint and old oak, the alcohol is well integrated. |
| Вкус | 90 | Strong attack, spicy, velvety soft taste of sherry, lemon and old wood. |
| Финиш | 90 | The finish is almost perfect, long-lasting taste of lots of sherry, chocolate, nuts and wood, which is probably also responsible for the slight bitterness. |
socl_the_slice
Member Senior
89
17 apr 2023 2:44 am
Overall well balanced, smooth, subtle, not too sweet and easy drinking whisky.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Fruity (pears), wood, chocolate, vanilla |
| Вкус | 91 | Cooked or dried fruit, nutty, malt, caramel, wood |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium length, great feeling, fresh fruits, caramel, new wood |
eselsim
Expert Senior
84
11 nov 2024 12:17 am
The only whisky my dad likes
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
Nebuchadnezzar
Connoisseur
83
21 feb 2025 10:33 am
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
thomasjx
Connoisseur
85
13 jul 2025 6:21 pm
Bottled 9.12.24 Still solid, a bit dirtier than older bottlings
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | |
| Вкус | 86 | (85,5) |
| Финиш | 85 |
RedRightHands
Expert Senior
84
16 jul 2025 2:20 pm
shaul.sh
Member Junior
83
25 nov 2025 11:27 pm
Glenfarclas is growing on me with the 15 YO bottling. The whisky has a lovely sherry nose, spicy and woody taste with a medium-long finish
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Dried raisins, honey, pepper, sherry |
| Вкус | 83 | Full bodied with well hidden alcohol, dark chocolate dried fruits. |
| Финиш | 84 | A great, sherry-woody/oaky aftertaste. I like it |
Greenranger
Member Senior
84
23 apr 2026 8:28 pm
Great sherry bomb with all the sherry notes you would expect from 15 years of sherry maturation. Interestingly enough, the distillate character is not fully suppressed, but augments the sherry tone very well. I believe this is chill filtered. I havent been able to summon any Scotch mist and it doesnt state unchillfiltered either on the box or on the label.
Kad_ner
Member Junior
84
11 aug 2026 8:21 pm
In order
tomy63
Expert Senior
85
14 may 2011 3:46 pm
a Glenfarclas three well balanced
d1scostu
Connoisseur
87
31 mar 2012 7:24 pm
very balanced and interwoven dufes / flavors, a very good Glenfarclas at a fabulous price: 88 points
Bishlouk
Connoisseur
86
07 aug 2013 11:34 pm
For me, the best quality / price ratio of the Glenfarclas standard range. It is drunk without any difficulty. A good Glenfarclas to tackle the single malt. Note that, during a tasting with friends, this Glenfarclas was acclaimed by the women present. A track to explore, therefore, if you take out your bottles in the presence of these ladies.
Dramned!
Expert Senior
—
08 oct 2015 7:36 pm
Very nice, balanced and multi-faceted aroma, which unfortunately does not reflect the taste. He is rather disappointingly weak and you have to look for details. The alcohol is still fairly present for a 15-year-old. The relatively long, pleasantly spicy finish then compensates a little the clouded joy again. Will soon try the 21 year old.
lincolnimp
Connoisseur
86
27 dec 2015 12:02 am
This one is better than the last bottle I had, still a good value malt by anyone`s standards.
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
86
06 may 2016 1:58 pm
N: Super light in colour for a 15yo, and a sherried 15 at that. i was convinced this was a Glenrothes with its distinctive sherried black raisins, burnt rubber [erasers] and delicious oily heart. There's a sweet softness to this Glen.., with a touch of breezy [ozone] and flora ’n’ fauna. T: Dark sherry arrival, small figs, cranberries, suede, mild wafts of lilacs=lilies and ginger cordial with a lovely malt heart - and burnt rubber of course, that's a given with this bottling. More burnt rubber as it softens towards a Lurpak note. F: Lots of Sauternes throughout the finish to the end and a competent landing. C: Good stuff, right up my street with lots of character and quirkiness. Glenfarclas use 1st or 2nd refill casks - so this batch is 2nd refill then, that seems evident. Next up, no. 4: WB Scores a B-
Wild Thing
Expert Senior
83
20 may 2016 7:14 pm
нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
pianoman
Connoisseur
86
02 jul 2016 3:42 pm
KOQ24
Expert Junior
73
26 dec 2016 11:25 am
Nose: -Caramel,Raisins,Toffee,Earthy,Spices,Oak,Chocolate,Red Apple,Plum jam Taste: -strong Arrival -Spices,Oak,Caramel,Sherry,Chocolate Finish: -bitter & spicy -short with medium-strong Alcohol Presence O: Very good in it's Age class at a really good Price.
нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 40
boy_genius_ck
Connoisseur
82
01 may 2017 11:42 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
ovanpuyvelde
Expert Senior
86
19 may 2017 7:55 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
moab21
Expert Senior
71
19 nov 2017 8:27 pm
The whisky certainly has potential, but unfortunately this all overlying sulfur does not work. This is clearly a false note for me and something is unacceptable!
PuddingmitHaut
Expert Senior
—
30 mar 2019 9:18 am
I like the biscuit / cake notes. A sherry association is there, albeit very bright. Overall, a round malt that I like.
Schlossgespenst
Expert Junior
—
14 sep 2019 7:30 pm
A nice Glenfarclas where the PLV is right. For beginners well suited, pleasant all-day-dram, but still provides certain rough edges, so as not to look boring.
matfrl
Expert Senior
84
28 mar 2020 8:12 pm
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
lys1
Member Senior
81
03 jan 2021 8:21 pm
Not very engaging 15 year old. Slightly sweeter than the 21-year-old, but lacks darker sherry tones.
niski
Expert Senior
86
06 jan 2022 9:19 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Hsh
Expert Senior
83
18 mar 2022 5:32 am
4.15 Nutty flavor milk chocolate creamy, the smell of a signed pan Biscuit, Oily, Raisin, Vanilla, silky texture Whisky in many ways
Totoro
Connoisseur
81
24 aug 2022 7:17 pm
Buyer beware… of batch variation. I‘ve actually had to return one bottle that was completely undrinkable because it was so severely spoilt by sulphur.
Malthead19
Connoisseur
79
16 mar 2023 9:16 am
Color gold - for 15 years still a surprisingly strong taste of alcohol in the palate and nose - very strong, edgy character, you can tell the 46% clearly on - also tolerates some water despite the "only" 46% - a dry sherry taste prevails and clear Oak aroma => presumably used several times sherry casks - for the 50€ I would definitely prefer another single buy malt
Jesperjesper2001
Newbie
70
13 may 2023 11:03 pm
More complex than the 10 years, somewhat smoother I think
FoivosSoueref
Expert Senior
86
20 jun 2023 9:53 pm
Alp_Ozalp
Expert Senior
92
06 dec 2024 12:03 pm
Krzysztof_Krauza
Expert Senior
85
18 apr 2026 11:57 am
I decided not to describe each of these items individually. Anyone who has drunk Glenfraclas (I suspect 99%) knows what to expect: sherry, tobacco, wet newspaper, a box of cherries, matches, cold, undrunk tea, oak, etc. The sherry's acidity is present in each of these bottles. Unlike the 12CS, the 15CS is better balanced, and compared to the 15CS (46%), it offers significantly more intensity and a longer finish. There's a huge difference here. The 15CS is the best... hands down! I did an experiment where I diluted the 15CS to 46%—that is, 50ml (39.7ml Tudor 15CS and 10.3ml water)—and it turned out that the regular 15CS fared better in this combination. Surprise? Not for me. In summary... such experimental comparisons are pointless – I added filtered water, but the water used in the production process comes from natural mountain springs and streams, in this case flowing from the granite slopes of Ben Rinnes. It is exceptionally pure and soft, and the perception will always be different. The 15CS has the most chocolate and cherry. The nose was sweetest in the 15CS, 15CS, and 12CS. The darkest color was 12 CS. The most cost-effective of these three is the regular 15. If I had the last zloty, I'd buy the 12CS of these three. However, I still think it's worth paying the extra for the 15CS – maybe otherwise I wouldn't have bought any of these three, hehehe. I'm not and never have been a huge fan... but I've grown fond of the 15CS... Glenfarclas 15CS (Cask Strength Tudor) combines the advantages of the 12CS and 15CS. It retains the ripeness and flavors of the classic 15CS, while delivering the intensity typical of the CS version. It's richer, oilier, and more multi-dimensional, with distinct notes of dark fruit and that wonderful dark chocolate, sherry, and spice. Unlike the 12CS, it's better balanced and more refined, and compared to the standard 15CS, it's much more powerful and has a longer finish. The 15CS is a nice, dirty compote of cherries and sweet strawberries :P - and that's what Glenfarclas has - dirty fruit, with a touch of earth on the tongue - like when you were a kid. ???? ... 70s/80s vintages know how long something can sit on the sidewalk.
hsmithjr
Connoisseur
85
02 oct 2011 5:25 pm
Excellent as is. Water does not do it justice.
Xstream
Expert Senior
50
28 oct 2013 1:05 am
Ruined by sulphur! Furthermore: It needs some time to breath properly with a few drops of water to really open up and get it`s optimal flavor profile. It`s a tasty oily warming whisky. But it lacks a little in depth. Caramel, some mild spices and sulphur is what i get mainly and some dried orange fruit (marmelade) in the warming finish. Comparing it to the 25 yo, it definitely profits from a little more aging. I must have had the wrong batch with too much sulphur, which ruins the whisky. Very inconsistent quality, since i`ve read many people write about the sulphur issue.
ThS
Expert Senior
82
14 mar 2014 4:10 pm
нос 83 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
Tommyknocker
Connoisseur
84
24 oct 2014 9:34 pm
even a slight increase to the 12-year-old, especially the nose can score here. Tasty drink!
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
86
15 nov 2014 12:39 am
N: Immediately moorish - creamy with lots of oak and sherry. Good forest notes, flinty and earth with heaps of vanilla. Sugary sweet with oodles of raisins and quite malty too. Lyons ginger cake, fudge and leather make this quite Inchgower like. Theres an odd smoky bacon edge but its not undesirable. Loses its impact after an hour and feels fragile to oxidisation. T: Sweet, oaky and malty with fresh aniseed notes following through but this is all about the raisins. Oak and sherry creates a charming bitter<sweet lowlands style when the beefy, tomatoey notes show through on arrival after some time. There seem to be new notes on every sip. Overall, a very good delivery and full vibrant mouthful with a playful and changing profile. F: Nettle green, aniseed, mint chocolate with a long finish where everything from nose to palate is true to the end C: Rather classy this. Equally comfortable as a leisurely sipper or one to be analysed in-depth, offering as much as you wish to look for. Fine whisky this one and a far better batch than ive tried in previous years, one which scored as low as C- Scores a B+
Sybramsky
Member Senior
82
18 jan 2015 5:17 pm
нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
wildewillem
Member Junior
90
27 feb 2015 8:47 pm
нос 93 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Butei
Expert Junior
80
12 jul 2015 9:08 pm
Nice whisky, decent, not special. price / quality is ok. Rating: 80.
lincolnimp
Connoisseur
86
30 jul 2015 10:54 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 83
ovanpuyvelde
Expert Senior
86
18 jan 2016 8:02 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
thomasflsts
Expert Senior
83
12 feb 2016 9:08 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
Cast Olila
Connoisseur
87
12 apr 2016 9:08 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Spirit of Delphi
Member Senior
86
19 may 2016 3:26 pm
Odor: strong, dark Sherryton, light smoke Taste: strong and sweet. Nicely balanced between sherry, malt and smoke. Balance: good Finish: medium, light malt Overall impression: nice, strong good. Pleasant that no intrusive malt is in it. A little more complex and longer finish would be nice Points: 86
Wild Thing
Expert Senior
83
20 may 2016 7:12 pm
Is in the aroma still quite good, but in the taste he does not like me very much. The mixture of strong dryness, wood and citrus fruit I like not so good. Also, I find no smoke, neither in the aroma and taste, just the dark fruit that appears in the aroma a little ...
ApricotOne
Expert Senior
82
03 jun 2016 5:01 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
J23
Expert Junior
—
07 aug 2016 11:58 am
нос 80 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
chlinatele
Expert Senior
86
12 mar 2017 6:04 pm
Nice sherry whisky The 15 years and the 46% fit very well
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
boy_genius_ck
Connoisseur
82
01 may 2017 11:41 pm
tasting this made me smile, as with glenfarclas’s consistency, this indeed tasted like the 15 year old version of their standard malt, no more no less *would have scored an 84 but overpriced here in my country (more than twice the price of the 10 or 12)
Igitor
Connoisseur
85
07 dec 2019 7:57 pm
Priced in order. Who wants a sweet fruity Sherrymalt, but should look for another
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Citrus, orange, eucalyptus, a bit of mint and leather |
| Вкус | 83 | Leather, wood, bitter, herbs a bit fruit |
| Финиш | 83 | Bitterness is more and more prevalent, but rather long |
Highlander65
Expert Senior
70
13 sep 2020 10:06 am
Jolemann
Expert Senior
87
29 dec 2020 3:43 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Beautiful sherry scent, sweet red berries, apricots, oranges, vanilla, nuts, chocolate, apples |
| Вкус | 88 | Orange, lots of fruit, oak, pleasant |
| Финиш | 87 | medium length, pleasant, sweet, fruity, plums, oranges, oak spice at the end |
Foudos
Connoisseur
84
04 feb 2021 11:20 am
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
F_Weinberg
Member Senior
83
13 sep 2021 8:38 pm
I'm rather underwhelmed by this offering, knowing Glenfarclas' reputation for quality sherried single malts. There are a few off-notes in this bottling that suggest perhaps some casks were sulphur spoiled. The nose and the initial flavours in the mouth are very pleasant and belies this more acrid note. I may have simply got a bad batch, and the general flavour palate is enough to make me want to try more from this distillery, but I can't help being disappointed in this particular bottling.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Honey, light sweet spices like cinnamon. Clean sherried profile, wood influence strong but not overpowering. Nice malty, biscuity note. |
| Вкус | 82 | Stronger than the nose suggests. Very woody, peppery, spicy and unfortunately quite bitter (?Sulphur?) This impact is softened with a dash of water, which brings out more fruit cake, raisins, malted barley and plums |
| Финиш | 80 | Dry, medium in length, with astringent woody/bitter note. Sherry sweetness constrained to the background. Nose by far the highlight. |
Crushed_ldH
Connoisseur
85
23 jun 2023 4:16 am
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
Deloti
Expert Senior
82
03 jan 2024 12:32 am
Simpler than other versions, stronger than expected for a 15 year-old.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Sweet, young oak, alcohol |
| Вкус | 83 | Pungent start. Chocolate, oak, vanilla |
| Финиш | 81 | Medium-Short. Sherry and oak |
Kirei_kr
Expert Senior
84
06 nov 2025 1:32 am
This review was written based on a blind tasting. Submitted answer: Under 15 years of age, low maturation. Refill sherry or finish. Single cask bottle. Distillery guesses: 1. glenfarclas, 2. Auchentoshan, 3. — ABV: 48–54%.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | N: Red apple, acidity, lactic note, apple vinegar, orange, berry, sulfur. Bright red apple before browning — an impression dominated by tart acidity. Acidic berries come next, followed by a rather strong sulfur note that hints at a sherry cask influence. The relatively light sherry impression suggests a refill sherry, finish, or possibly a mixed cask. The notes feel somewhat unrefined, giving the impression of a younger malt — likely under 15 years, possibly an Independent bottling. |
| Вкус | 84 | P: Apple, oak, orange, honey, herbs, cinnamon, pepper. Compared to the nose, the alcohol is noticeably softer — feels closer to 46%. A dry, lightly sweet apple. Hints of orange peel, though not intense. Overall, every element feels slightly muted — alcohol included. Dusty oak, herbal bitterness reminiscent of tea leaves. Subtle spices briefly pass by. |
| Финиш | 85 | F: Apple, honey, pepper, oak, tea leaves. Sweet apple and honey linger first. A faint peppery tingle remains on the tongue. Dusty oak and the bitterness of tea leaves close the finish. |
wbarchive_861650
Newbie
84
23 nov 2025 6:15 pm
The aroma is great, and you feel the whisky is a bomb. Very lively and aggressive. The taste in the beginning is sweet and smooth, but afterward it kicks very hard with a lot of spice, ginger, red pepper notes, and if you are not a fan of these flavors, you might have trouble drinking it. Also, it burns a bit. The aftertaste was very good, with long duration and a lot of spice there. Overall, it's a very strong and balanced whisky, I can say. If you love spicy whiskies, this can be your favorite.
birkzehn
Connoisseur
86
28 jan 2026 2:55 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
IthiLkr
Expert Senior
85
10 jun 2026 3:48 am
It is difficult to find the original sherry flavor, and refill sherry is dominant. Although much of the sulfur has been lost over time Overall, there is a lingering chemical flavor, making it difficult to give a good rating.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Sulfur, fig, chemical, berry, honey, spice - Subtle scent - Although a long time has passed, it feels rough due to the chemicals. - Strong influence of refill sherry - A light, bourbon-like fruity scent |
| Вкус | 84 | Sulfur, woody, berry, fig, burnt flavor, spice, chocolate Berry with a weak presence - Sweetness in the order of wood > fig > berry - A heavy-bodied refill sherry with fig notes - There is a brief burnt taste, characteristic of Paklas. |
| Финиш | 86 | Sulfur, berry, oak, fig, spice (clove), woody, licorice, burnt taste - Medium length, quite complex finish - It leaves a pleasant aftertaste, like a snack you might find in the countryside (honey, fried flour, licorice) |
Ikkakumon
Expert Senior
88
29 jul 2012 8:10 pm
Very balanced, a real delight.
Ivynor
Expert Senior
86
12 jun 2013 6:06 pm
Nothing transcendent but rather accessible. A sherry ok for this price. 84 in 2013 and 87 in 2014! Aeration did a lot of good. This is the first time I put so much difference on the same bottle. Average of 86 for encouragement.
Vins111
Member Junior
—
21 dec 2013 5:40 pm
I tasted a miniature and loved this, so I bought a bottle. Sadly I got one where the sulphur overpowers completely. Can`t find any codes on the bottle. What`s really frustrating is that you can still taste there`s some awesome whisky behind all this sulphur.
nathanyael
Expert Senior
88
17 jan 2014 12:30 pm
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
ThS
Expert Senior
82
14 mar 2014 4:09 pm
A standard very marked by the toffee but with a lot of notes that detonate. Surprising.
JacobaEd
Connoisseur
84
28 apr 2014 9:59 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Cast Olila
Connoisseur
87
03 jul 2014 9:27 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Whiskyinagogo
Member Senior
91
31 oct 2014 9:18 pm
A delightful nose, and although this whisky is not without it's faults on the palate in my opinion, there's still something incredibly engaging about it.
MacMalty
Member Senior
83
10 feb 2015 9:38 pm
нос 80 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
Achany
Connoisseur
85
01 jun 2015 4:08 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Maltbehr64
Connoisseur
89
06 jan 2016 9:47 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
jankes
Expert Senior
83
01 mar 2016 9:44 am
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Eclectic Scotchist
Expert Senior
74
30 aug 2016 10:51 pm
Tasting notes further down!
нос 75 · вкус 74 · финиш 74
Andytka3
Connoisseur
89
04 dec 2016 4:45 pm
N- Easily the best of their core range (12,15 &17). Big and beefy, rich aromas from a sherry cask matured notes of clove, caramel, dried fruits and a whiff of tree sap (balloon?) Chocolate, burnt honey and floral. Nose deeper for a touch of balsamic. P- Right touch of sweetness to complement the burst of spice, dried fruits and spicy. F- Smooth, substantial and lasting. Gentle spiciness remains with various flavours marriage well together. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 93 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
RR60
Expert Junior
88
21 jul 2017 7:55 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
hans1971
Connoisseur
86
10 nov 2017 9:00 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Tim-R
Expert Senior
85
07 dec 2017 9:30 pm
I really appreciate this whisky. Great taste and smell. Really enjoy drinking this whisky it gives you a warm feeling.
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Whisky.Hedonist.MY
Connoisseur
82
10 aug 2019 8:47 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Very old, musty warehouse, with buttery and sherry notes. Overripe fruits, dried fruits, with hints of honey. Kind of herbal, with milk chocolate and wood spices. Of course, confectionery and cake notes as well. More plumy and raisins notes after a few sips |
| Вкус | 80 | Pretty sharp, and sweet. Malty and buttery, with hints of fresh wood spice. Slightly bitter. |
| Финиш | 80 | Medium long finish, herbal and minty |
EnjoyLife89
Expert Senior
85
29 sep 2019 1:23 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Sweet; Malt; fruity freshness, ripe apple; musty keg (but not unpleasant, rather a nice spiciness) a touch of fresh herbs; caramel sweetness with vanilla notes; |
| Вкус | 85 | Spicy, still mild and sweet; beautiful oak, dark chocolate, dark chocolate; strong sherry; bright fruit; a light herbal note; sherry again and again; Meanwhile, the nut in the taste. Over time, a smoky note builds up, but very discreetly. Fits well, I think |
| Финиш | 87 | Sherry, dried fruits; Oak; Sherry; getting a little bitter; Now it is nutty, even strong nutty (I like it very much) Over time, light smoke, which blends harmoniously and great |
keba9591
Expert Senior
90
13 mar 2020 8:46 pm
нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
ehelkur
Expert Junior
86
27 dec 2021 11:12 pm
rafgpereira
Member Senior
—
15 oct 2022 9:30 pm
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slavo
Expert Junior
85
11 mar 2023 3:34 pm
Very fruity, but not too sweet at the same time. Balanced taste, lots of fruit, sherry and malt. A little smoke.
kbs26
Connoisseur
85
05 nov 2023 10:43 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
wbarchive_864627
Expert Senior
85
24 apr 2024 11:01 pm
85- What a solid and honest whisky. Nothing truly memorable (that is why I do not go beyond 85-86), but for a thing that is not very memorable, it is an amazing affordable OB. First time trying the 15, and I like the fact that it is a bit medicinal and salty (actually very salty on the palate with some water). Light sulphur note on the nose, but not too distracting for me. Both delicate and intense, it finishes a bit dry, but not overpowering at all. Mature, good balance between malt and sherry, clearly some good sherry casks (mostly good refill ones, IMO, that I usually prefer over 1st fill when it comes to sherry). Good price, good availability, it develops quite a bit with just a few drops of water. Great daily dram, recommended.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
KIMCHIBaby
Connoisseur
86
08 jul 2024 3:55 pm
There is no irritating or strong taste, but I think the charm of Glenfarclas is the soft and subtle scent.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | N) Apples, red grapes, soybean paste, raisins, coffee, chocolate I think the characteristic feature of Glenfarclas is its calming scent. All the scents are not overpowering and are released calmly and subtly. At first, there is a bright fruity scent of ripe apples and grapes. As it breathes in the glass, the bright scent disappears and dark notes of fermented soybean paste and raisins emerge. The calming scent of coffee and chocolate is also impressive. |
| Вкус | 85 | P) Apples, red grapes, dark chocolate, tannin, wood You can feel the sweetness of a bite of a high-sugar apple and the juiciness of grapes. The sweetness soon disappears and you can feel the bitter taste and tannin of dark chocolate. However, the overall flavor intensity is weak, which is a bit disappointing. |
| Финиш | 86 | F) Tannin, oak, chocolate, licorice, date If the taste changes from sweet to bitter, the finish seems to change from bitter to sweet. The tannin and woodiness felt in the palette persist to some extent. But what lingers for a long time is the subtle sweetness of chocolate, licorice, and dates. |
Eloy_
Expert Senior
96
13 sep 2024 3:58 pm
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ga815648
Newbie
85
15 oct 2024 1:39 pm
dried apple, dried grape, wood, powerful and full-bodied, chocolate and malt finish
davitrin
Member Senior
85
13 jan 2026 9:53 pm
whiskas
Connoisseur
86
01 jan 2013 7:36 pm
granella2003
Connoisseur
87
04 feb 2013 11:50 pm
Has an edge more thanks to a slightly more high-grade and each more than long maturation than the 12yo. Notes of citrus, marzipan and berries, sherry. On the final a little `arrives carrying wood tannins and spices that bring balance and shape to this wonderful whisky. Colour: Rich golden amber. Odour: delicious bouquet with oily tones of oak, lots of sherry and beautiful aromas of vanilla, peat and light smoky notes. Taste: round and firm, sweet sherry aromas, vanilla, malt. A nice mix of elements with a beautiful sherry sweet aftertaste with soft smoky tones, long, pleasant and smooth.
Eclectic Scotchist
Expert Senior
74
05 feb 2014 7:20 pm
Light to medium-bodied. A little under-matured and at times somewhat harsh for a Glenfarclas after my tastes (which means that the trademark richness of Glenfarclas never really makes itself known to me). In my opinion Glenfarclas generally needs more than 15 years of maturation to really shine. Still a rather good whisky overall, but I would recommend paying up for the 21 or 25 year old expressions, which I feel deliver a much richer Glenfarclas-experience.
ThS
Expert Senior
82
16 feb 2014 7:09 pm
нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
KayMeertens
Connoisseur
85
26 apr 2014 1:24 pm
A very decent, modestly priced sherried whisky.
checkpointuk
Connoisseur
84
30 may 2014 4:09 pm
http://www.weinkenner.de/2014/glenfarclas-aktuelle-standards-von-15yo-bis-zu-40yo-32917/ Color: gold Nose: Sherry, sulfur, soap, flowers, vanilla, lemon juice, slightly spicy, with honey and aromas of cinnamon, jam biscuits and fine herbs - all in all, not very voluminous, but round. Taste: First thin, a little perfume, salty and sweet! Spicy herbs, oranges, honey, almonds and caramel. Ever more pungent aromas, light wood influence, dull, earthy and nutty notes. Finish: Medium long - tart sherry aromas and slightly bitter, oak, some pepper, hazelnuts, a little nougat and cocoa powder, getting drier. Round, but a bit unspectacular! 84 points (nose: 84 / taste: 84 / finish: 83)
notesofmalt
Expert Senior
88
16 oct 2014 11:09 am
Glenfarclas 15 years, original bottling, 46% alc. Region: Speyside, Scotland Nose: Fruity with red berries and a subtle sweetness, which is incorporated into a very light (dry) smoke. I also find sweetened cornflakes. Spices develop for this purpose. After a while, the single malt is reminiscent of a moss-covered forest floor with dew. Beautifully complex. ... Palate: Slightly bitter, beautiful oak notes. Spices and sweet fruits. Blackberries, currants, in the end walnuts and almonds. Finish: medium to long-lasting, menthol and bitter fruits. Conclusion: Genial malt with great PLV! 88/100 points (tasted 2012, approx. 45 €) posted on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/notesofwhisky
FarclasFanatic
Member Junior
—
15 may 2015 7:48 pm
Very drinkable, and brings the same joy to beginners as well as expert drinkers. I found that despite this is not as heavily sherried and aged as other Glenfarclas, it still needs some time to open up. Open the bottle and let it rest a few days then it becomes very enjoyable.
Rogier Engel
Expert Senior
80
16 nov 2015 8:45 am
нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 81
gerardvw
Member Senior
86
28 apr 2016 10:46 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Thermidor
Connoisseur
85
25 may 2016 12:05 pm
For a sub-50€ bottle this is quite nice. Not perfect by any means but no reason to complain either.
славон
Member Senior
86
27 may 2016 7:25 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Daan Tje
Connoisseur
89
19 oct 2016 6:14 pm
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Donwaldorf
Expert Senior
87
19 jan 2017 9:34 pm
A dram of a beautiful complexity, very pleasant at the end of the meal.
Calmar
Connoisseur
87
04 oct 2017 8:11 am
Very, very good, especially the fragrance, it seemed that the taste would be pure syrup, but the sour notes in taste and after-taste corrected the situation; By type and age, a comparison with Glendronach Revival suggests and the comparison will not be in favor of Glenfarclas - close, very close, but on all points Revival is ahead of this sample, there is a lack of variety of hues and halftones with sufficient depth and power.
Hupsende Hippie
Expert Senior
84
18 dec 2019 1:12 pm
Gentle raisins, caramel and cocoa. Dry and sweet. Just what you would expect from a sherry cask at this age. But for some reason, I remain a bit underwhelmed.
Martin1965
Expert Senior
90
04 feb 2020 4:14 pm
MH90
Expert Senior
83
29 mar 2020 1:24 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Wood, apple vanilla in the foreground, red fruits, butter and cookie dough in the background. Raisins |
| Вкус | 84 | Biscuit dough, apple, butter, wood very lightly spices. |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium length but without development, apple a bit more prominent. |
dimitrios
Expert Junior
79
03 may 2021 7:52 pm
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
dissonance
Expert Senior
85
28 jun 2021 9:18 am
RATING: 85pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | The nose is perfectly beautiful for the age and has a profile of sweet banana pudding with apricot jam and vanilla. |
| Вкус | 86 | The taste is well sherried and has notes of baking spices, caramel, milk chocolate and overripe bananas. |
| Финиш | 83 | The finish is soft but dissapointly short with hints of dried fruits followed by vanilla and sweet oakiness. |
Ben Bruikman
Expert Senior
90
02 dec 2022 10:38 am
Glenfarclas was the first to market with a cask strength in 1964 and was also the first distillery to open a visitor centre, which is open all year round. Thanks to years of good marketing, Glenfarclas is sold almost all over the world. Glenfarclas single malts are available in different ages from 10 to 30 years. Michael Jackson writes about this Glenfarclas 15 years old: many fans believe that the complexity of this malt is best expressed at this age. Definitely the most balanced Glenfarclas. The color is golden amber
joeynoreen
Expert Senior
86
18 feb 2023 11:08 am
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Vas
Connoisseur
87
24 jun 2023 7:20 am
kornelb
Member Senior
85
03 feb 2024 12:41 am
Raisins, cherries, chocolate with raspberries, a bit of leather and cinnamon, fruity, oranges, cocoa, coffee, nuts, spices, a bit peppery, sweet but not too much, slightly oily, warming.
whiskyaudiophile
Expert Senior
85
04 may 2024 10:34 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Sherry, fruity (peaches), raisins, mild honey note, slight latex note. After some time, there is a note of peach compote, orange peel, slight floral nose. Very good. |
| Вкус | 84 | Creamy, slightly bitter, but very pleasant. Vanilla, raisins, wood bitterness, umami. The nose was way better and fruitier. |
| Финиш | 84 | Finish: mint, bitterness, sugar, umami. |
VegaPL
Expert Senior
85
19 may 2024 12:13 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | N A pleasant, approachable, sweet sherry. Lots of red fruits, raspberries, cherries with compote. Delicate notes of oak and a barely noticeable note of sulfur 86 |
| Вкус | 85 | M The impressions from the nose are similar, although on the tongue it does not seem as full as on the nose. Nevertheless, it is pleasant and drinkable. If someone wants a simple ex-sherry, they can't go wrong here. 85 |
| Финиш | 85 | F It sounds pleasantly with the remains of the tongue, coherent until the end, which is definitely a plus. Chocolate and citrus notes emerge, orange peel in dark chocolate, and then almonds 85 |
lanakias1
Newbie
96
09 jan 2026 4:35 pm
At first, I didn't like it, but on the second try, this whisky blew my mind. First of all, it's the most "naughty" and lively whisky I have ever tried. The whisky is a real rocket. The nose is so alive and "naughty", and so many things are going on in there: fruits, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, and spice. The taste starts sweet but immediately kicks off, and your whole mouth goes on fire. My tongue feels tingly and numb, then my whole mouth and my lips, and this is endless; it never ends. So much ginger and pepper, but also fruits, caramel, and chocolate are in the flavors. I can play with this whisky with my tongue for so much time without getting bored or the whisky losing flavors. The aftertaste is one of the best I have ever received. It's hot, pleasant, and endless. You feel so good at that point, and you stay dizzy for a few seconds from the pleasure. For sure, the most complex, lively, and interesting whisky I have tried.
feolai
Connoisseur
85
18 mar 2026 2:41 am
Aroma：Moderate；Palate：85/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | A creamy peat smoke aroma, accompanied by a hint of dried fruit. |
| Вкус | 85 | Rich, sweet smoky peat flavors and wort aroma, with a faint trace of tobacco leaf. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium to long finish with a sweet smokiness. |
fudodachi
Member Junior
89
26 dec 2010 12:27 pm
(No notes on color. Certainly not gin clear.)
HunterRomario
Expert Senior
86
24 may 2012 12:45 pm
I made a direct comparison with BenRiach SherryWood and these two whiskys have a lot to do, there are slight differences between them, Glenfarclas is smoother and finer, BenRiach is a bit more distinctive.
pilgrim77
Expert Senior
83
04 dec 2012 9:01 pm
Gorgeous nose, sweet and fruity with the sherry perfectly integrated into the whole. Got even better with a bit of time in the glass and a couple of drops of water, bringing out the rich complexity even more and releasing additional hints of vanilla. Silky and spicy on the palate, with the oak coming through a bit more than I would have liked. Medium-long finish, albeit a bit dry. Great value for money and fantastic that it is bottled at 46%. Edit: Nose changed dramtically as the bottle emptied, developing a strong rubbery element (sulphur I guess) that was not pleasant. In fact, it got to the point where prolonged nosing gave me a headache! A real disappointment after the quality of the nose on initially opening the bottle. (Original score for nose: 91)
нос 74 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
granella2003
Connoisseur
87
04 feb 2013 11:48 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
Tothemorrow
Member Senior
87
26 apr 2013 1:02 pm
Full-bodied and very well balanced
Fable
Expert Senior
83
19 aug 2014 12:23 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
yapi
Expert Senior
85
26 dec 2014 2:27 pm
a bit of sulphur the first drams, but then that clears out. Very good quality after that!
Butz75
Expert Senior
84
23 jun 2015 12:29 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
Dre73
Connoisseur
84
08 may 2016 10:26 am
Character and tasteful whisky, with clear sherry influences. With the addition of a little water, the sharp edges disappear, and the chocolate influences increase.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Hobbit
Expert Senior
—
02 jul 2016 10:30 am
very oak-rich with strong bitterness and long-lasting oak-spice-so I get along well and I like it, unfortunately I seem to have caught a very sulphurous batch, which is reflected in the nose and on the palate. Some like it, not me. The fruity-sweet side on the sherry comes too short.
Opeth83
Expert Senior
85
05 nov 2016 10:47 am
Great bottle for sherried whisky lovers, not too much dark chocolate but more on fruit and even a little smoky. Very complex whisky. Textbook 85pt for me. I bought another bottle and this one scores much higher, i really like the smooth fruitiness in that one. Maybe some batch differences in this one? score this one higher: 87 pt.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
sapecosta
Member Senior
81
06 nov 2016 1:26 pm
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 84
Goethe
Connoisseur
87
26 nov 2016 9:18 pm
This one is the improved 12 year old version but not as much mature as the 18 year old fellow. This whisky is very well sherried with a slightly bitter aftertaste. But altogether well done. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10
MasterOfPuppets
Expert Junior
84
23 feb 2017 9:10 pm
Tasty, but the 18s offers more for the money.
robain
Specialist
84
04 mar 2017 10:06 am
Dieter_W
Expert Senior
87
23 jul 2017 8:28 am
If you expect a Sherrytunte at the 15 Glenfarclas, you will be disappointed. Who expects something strange will like him. For me a hammer part is fair in the price.
Allandale
Connoisseur
86
05 aug 2017 9:47 pm
A firm and rounded body.
spigray
Connoisseur
86
15 sep 2017 1:16 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
crcornell
Expert Junior
86
01 nov 2020 7:23 am
The quality has unfortunately declined over time - my notes are from a bottle around 2012. Sherry influence is much more subdued in recent bottlings. Some time in glass helps it open up.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Rich caramel and toffee. Gentle spice (pepper) with balanced support of both malt and fruit. |
| Вкус | 86 | Worn leather, peach, vanilla, apple, treacle. Nutmeg, clove and pepper. Slight red berry. |
| Финиш | 88 | White chocolate, old style sherry oak, dried fruit and pepper. Sweetness lingers on the palate. |
The_Osprey
Expert Senior
87
22 jun 2021 12:56 pm
Glenfarclas 15, 46%. 30ml sample consumed 2021. Aroma is sherry wood, slightly floral - a touch muted. Wood-led rather than actual sherry, which is good. Nice but muted. Taste is led by dates and figs, light woody notes, but not tannic at all. Faint cocoa. Touch of menthol. Some floral and herbal notes come up after that punchy menthol. Just lots of nice but restrained sherry. Balance is pretty much perfect. Flavour profile isn't necessarily ideal but the balance of flavours is. Very nice dram. 3.65/87 Glenfarclas 15. 25ml pour at Ham Yard Hotel, London, April 2025. No real tasting notes taken, with Teresa. Vegetal old oak with some sherried notes on the aroma. Smells ‘natural’ – oaky ‘woodland floor’ – mossy oak. Tastes a little hotter than you might expect at the ABV, but an enjoyable dram. A simple profile with a hint of sherried sweetness leading into a bitter char finish. 3.55/85
DramALife
Connoisseur
81
08 feb 2022 12:21 pm
S 8 A fabulously balanced sherry dram. Nose is oloroso near PX sweetness and carried through the palate. Finish is comparatively unremarkable. N 26 Hint of oil Deep, rich fruit Subtle wood spice P 25 Developing sherry note, sweet and juicy Christmas cake Malty Warm pepper, clove surrounding F 22 Mid-short finish Raisin Some wood spice and smoke lingering
Will_iam
Connoisseur
85
18 nov 2023 7:25 am
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
ramyres
Expert Senior
84
16 jan 2024 6:13 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | dried apple, some raisins, fruit sweetness, light caramel |
| Вкус | 85 | silky volume, dried fruits, dried grapes not yet raisined, dark wood |
| Финиш | 83 | medium, warm, raisiny, later wood |
Rudeboi5000
Expert Senior
81
08 feb 2024 2:34 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 81 | Sherry sweetness, white stone fruits, sherry oak, slight zesty/citric, tea-like subtle sweetness, prickly, malted barley, ethanol, mild stale fruit notes, notes of umami, floral fragrance/perfume, light, |
| Вкус | 81 | First very sweet white fruits then moves onto sweet dark fruits then to bittersweet dark fruits, sherried, dark stone fruits, strong ethanol, floral |
| Финиш | 80 | Bittersweet sherry, short to mid, floral or soft bitter fruit aftertaste, bitter sherry wood |
Headhunter7500
Member Junior
75
16 jul 2024 7:36 am
Glenfarclas 15 suffers from massive batch variations and sadly the bottle I had tasted like literal petrol, easily one of the worst whisky’s I’ve ever had.
kroy
Expert Junior
82
21 mar 2025 7:29 pm
Spicy, sherry, not too sweet. Tobacco, fruits. Nice and smooth.
DrPepper_Addict
Connoisseur
83
26 apr 2025 7:35 pm
CrilleVBG
Expert Senior
82
08 jul 2010 11:06 am
The 46% does it's job well, the peppery attack is nice. The finish is not as good as I hoped.
granella2003
Connoisseur
87
04 feb 2013 11:46 pm
Oloroso1887
Expert Senior
87
31 oct 2014 12:19 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
vb_bembel
Expert Senior
83
13 jan 2015 10:31 am
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 79
Defeatless
Connoisseur
88
12 feb 2015 11:02 pm
Nose: Sweet sherry, dumpy cellar. Chesterfield chair. Floral detergent (a very nice one). Well this is an good expression on the nose! Hint of malt and oak but not much. Initial taste: Sweet and sour taste of a proper highlander. Sherry and a bitter note. Like old leather. But also some heater. and some five spices herbs. Body: medium, which is a bit of a bummer Finish: medium-long: the old sherry influence stays for a while, there is more red fruit coming through though. Price: very well priced as all for their core range is. Presentation: well as always, like the fact that they let the whisky speak for itself, and don't have such an heavy marketing.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Maczet
Expert Senior
86
16 jun 2015 11:08 pm
no sulfur perceptible
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Dalm
Expert Senior
—
17 jan 2016 2:29 pm
Aroma: Clear sherry, fruits, oak Taste: Sherry, some malt, dark fruits, dry, oak Finish: long, Sherry
Dre73
Connoisseur
84
08 may 2016 10:24 am
Tasty whisky with a somewhat spicy character, in which the sherry casks clearly return in the smell and taste.
hansreitzema
Member Senior
80
13 jan 2017 11:54 pm
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
robain
Specialist
84
04 mar 2017 10:05 am
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
fgg
Expert Senior
85
15 mar 2017 3:22 pm
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 80
HW74
Expert Senior
88
07 aug 2017 3:03 pm
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
spigray
Connoisseur
86
15 sep 2017 1:15 pm
I´m not the biggest fan of gf, but I find this one quite good, better than the 17 or the 21 I think. the aftertaste is relatively clean, which is not always the case with gf. 86/100
SilentBeing
Member Senior
88
26 nov 2017 2:35 am
A sherried whisky with an edge. Personally I prefer this to the more classical sherry bombs. An excellent whisky and a personal favorite.
wbarchive_976627
Newbie
84
23 nov 2018 11:46 pm
Tom na Gruagaich
Connoisseur
85
30 jan 2019 5:21 pm
Toffee, coffee, chocolate, lots of oak, dry sherry notes, light wood smoke. Nice whisky!
noelc
Member Senior
83
21 jan 2021 10:15 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 81 | wood, sherry, plum tobacco |
| Вкус | 85 | berries, spicy oak, nuts |
| Финиш | 82 | bitter, pepper medium long finish |
Whisky Hamster
Expert Senior
85
10 mar 2021 7:58 pm
The Farclas 15 has seen better times, meaning better sherry casks. It's still very decent, occasionally there are batches with traces of sulphur. Again, still very solid, but maybe not first choice for a 15 sherried malt as prices have gone up as well.
chrisyeo
Expert Senior
82
03 jun 2021 11:19 am
Tasted 30ml Sample 2 June 2021 Nose : Vanilla like sweetness, some honey Taste : light alcohol burn, some oily, sweet Finish : light to medium finish , some oak wood finish
Francishomola
Expert Junior
86
06 aug 2021 3:48 am
Aromatic, intense nose with a nice texture, slight bite is there as well from 46% very appreciated indeed.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Dark Fruits, Plum, Sour, Sweat from barley, Biscuity or Bready |
| Вкус | 86 | Sour, Oaky, Lots of Fruits, Spicy, slight Vegetal, |
| Финиш | 84 | Short to Medium finish, Oak,Musty, Sour and little Bitter aftertaste |
Stanzeflasche
Connoisseur
86
12 nov 2021 12:24 pm
Intense and spicy sherry, gingerbread, cloves, fruit cake. slight meaty reflections, morello cherries, blackberries, candied plums, raisins, cashews, apricots and bananas, wine red, hint of caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar. Very smooth on the palate, easy to drink, cherries, currants, grenadine syrup, then the spices rise, paprika, turmeric, saffron. It's very warm. Very frank, long finish, on wood and heather, we return to the forest, with red berries and blackcurrant. A little charcoal on the end. Here we have something intense and very pleasant, which will delight us during the autumn evenings. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/11/glenfarclas-15-yo.html
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
wbarchive_879608
Expert Senior
87
24 jan 2022 8:46 pm
Oh!! Wow.. what a beautiful whisky! Nicely balanced, sweet, sherry and of course the magical limit of 46%
littlebuzzed
Expert Senior
84
12 apr 2024 5:08 am
Really liked the nose, but the bitter tannins on the palate and finish kind of spoiled it for me. No need to buy a bottle.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Lot's of raisins and chocolates, fresh baked goods, cinnamon and cloves |
| Вкус | 84 | Creamy chocolate, juicy mouthfeel, getting a tannic bitterness towards the end |
| Финиш | 83 | Bittering tannins, fruit and spice lingering |
claymore84
Expert Senior
85
28 mar 2025 10:34 pm
Tasted on 28.03.25.
Peatyjohn
Expert Senior
84
21 apr 2025 5:03 pm
Good budget dram for a 15 yo. Toffee , cherry, vanilla, quite alcoholic nippy, spicy finish. Water does not seem to improve flavour nor do you get scotch mist due to filtration but helps to smooth it out. A milder sherry cask whisky with an interesting range of flavour.
Palisker
Connoisseur
85
16 nov 2025 9:19 pm
Birkan
Member Junior
85
15 jan 2026 9:06 pm
The notes are genuinely very soft; I personally prefer more separation and for some notes to be more pronounced and impactful. It is an above-average whisky, but there is nothing clearly defined that stands out in the foreground.
toksala
Member Senior
64
03 aug 2026 3:23 pm
Farglas just can't seem to light up
ardpeat
Expert Junior
88
14 jul 2011 9:21 pm
this 15 years proves that it is not necessary to be complex to be very good. a good choice to learn speyside without question. the simplest are sometimes the best
Erik Elixir
Connoisseur
86
16 jul 2012 10:43 pm
N: sherry, dry, roses and marzipan T: creamy, dry with tannins F: spicy, ending sweet
m884
Expert Senior
83
19 nov 2012 8:03 pm
Nose: Sherry, a bit plum spread, raisins, dried fruits/apricots, marzipanMouth: Sherry, oak, dry, a bit taninsFinish: Fruity, sherry, a bit oak, red fruits - lingering all the way to the end, medium longComment: Excellent nose - there is a lot to discover, so take time nosing this. The rest falls a bit flat compared to the nose but still solid.
z-imaging
Connoisseur
86
26 jan 2014 12:09 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Angelos
Expert Senior
88
22 feb 2014 7:04 pm
Not everyone will enjoy the light sharpness note in the taste!
Ciro
Connoisseur
85
09 apr 2015 10:35 am
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Georges
Connoisseur
88
09 oct 2015 11:08 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
mer1973
Connoisseur
86
11 jan 2016 12:50 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Jonkers
Expert Senior
94
11 jan 2016 4:26 pm
Definitely one of the better Glenfarclas whiskys.
ErzWhisky
Expert Senior
85
01 mar 2016 12:45 pm
hansreitzema
Member Senior
80
13 jan 2017 11:53 pm
January 7, 2017
fgg
Expert Senior
85
15 mar 2017 3:16 pm
Very good dram considering the age an the price. Nice.
EinSpatzUnterVielen
Expert Senior
78
09 sep 2017 5:57 pm
нос 82 · вкус 79 · финиш 74
Lorion
Connoisseur
79
28 nov 2017 4:15 pm
Extremely delicious with very good, but also less good sides. 79 points.
Jeig
Expert Junior
87
26 dec 2018 4:19 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Very fruity, fresh fruits, herbs, nice sherried. No alcohol note. |
| Вкус | 87 | Sweet, nutty, mild spice, red fruits |
| Финиш | 86 | Slight bitterness, chocolatey, dry, medium finish |
ezioaudit
Connoisseur
86
08 apr 2019 11:37 am
Teomarg
Connoisseur
87
04 nov 2020 10:49 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Gweddry
Expert Senior
85
23 jan 2021 12:13 pm
Quaich
Expert Senior
86
19 nov 2021 1:39 am
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
JohnnyCaps85
Expert Senior
80
01 jan 2022 9:39 pm
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MGHOW
Member Senior
93
22 jan 2023 9:52 am
Superb quality. Whether there is batch variation I do not know, but I have been delighted with all the Glenfarclas I have tried with the exception of the 21 year old which I find thin and flavourless. This is a stand out classic of excellent quality all round, from the quality of the wood, the heaviness of the malt and the sherry....Really excellent with a long malty, vanilla nuttiness....with cherries and red fruit flavours and coconut, with the sherry sloshing around very nicely and amazing rich coconut on the nose. Perfect balance and flavour. One of the best 15 year olds around by a country mile, particularly in this era of cutting costs, intensive mass production and quality reduction. No bitterness or anything to detract from an excellent experience in this instance. Bonus points for bang-for-your buck factor, and general quality and flavour. EDIT I bought another bottle with the exact same batch number and it was good, but not as good...(85 points) it was drier, thinner, more spirity and with less pronounced fruit and richness, so never mind batch variation...we have bottle variation. It could be an issue with taking different bottle samples between the heads and tails who know.... Just hope you get lucky with the Glenfarclass lottery and manage to taste perfection because it's out there somewhere and I once had a bottle of it....wonder if I'll taste it again.....
JonasWoo
Member Senior
76
15 nov 2023 5:03 pm
нос 81 · вкус 74 · финиш 73
thenoseofpeter
Member Senior
95
06 jan 2024 1:26 pm
Very impressive and lovely malt.
Punkindrublic
Member Senior
85
13 apr 2024 1:05 am
A complex, balanced sherried whisky. The nose, taste and finish flow into each other smoothly and have their own evolution. Especially the finish has a lot to discover. It will take a few drams - maybe even half a bottle - to get everything out and my notes below are quite definitely incomplete.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Sherry, oranges with cinnamon and cloves, raisins with a little alcohol. Like Gluhwein. A little smoke (somehow). |
| Вкус | 85 | Creamy, dried fruit (raisins, plums), candied orange slices covered in pure chocolate. Sherry and spice. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium to long. Take your time between sips. Sweetness, a little smoke and some bitterness. After that sherry, leather and and tobacco. |
Peat_and_PX
Expert Senior
88
03 aug 2025 9:59 pm
I have read and heard quite a lot times that this is a real batch-dependant whisky, mine should be from a very good one. Bravo Glenfarclas, imo one of the best 15yo malt whiskies on the market (and quite underrated). A must have in all whisky cabinets. A mix of first, second, third and fourth fill ex-oloroso casks (it is undisclosed but almost all of them are made from european oak).
dramadram
Expert Senior
85
11 may 2026 8:27 am
My favourite GF so far.
Dutchdram
Connoisseur
87
18 jun 2026 11:50 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Starting with sweet notes of milky chocolate complemented by praline. Also notes of caramel, toffees and vanilla cake. There is also a clear hint of buttery candy. And some whipped cream after. It turns fruity with hints of sultanas, caramelized apples and a little touch of oranges. There is the hazelnuts which Glenfarclas is known of. At the end a spicy hint of cinnamon. |
| Вкус | 87 | Sweet notes of caramel and dark chocolate. Fruity hints of toasted oranges, prunes and a bit of raisins. Nutty notes of walnuts and hazelnuts. It turns spicy with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and a little hint of ginger. At the end some oak. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium-long to long with notes of caramel, cappuccino, cinnamon, walnuts and dust. |
Alex
Connoisseur
89
16 feb 2013 3:02 pm
Sweet and fruity on the nose with lots of sherry and chocolate. Little coffee and more toffee. With spices from the oak such as, mint, cinnamon, little putty and wood polish. The taste is sweet, on dried fruits, cappuccino and toffee. Then some sour citrus fruits, but it stays more on the sweet side. Yummie with a good balance. The finish is medium long, on a sweet and sour rope. More coffee, more and more oak. I do like the 15yo a lot. Due to batch variation, the quality differs from good to excellent (84-90 points). But in any case excellent value for the money. This one was bottled on June 15, 2011.
LukeFive
Connoisseur
85
31 oct 2013 12:59 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Toffie76
Expert Senior
86
02 feb 2014 7:53 pm
Whisky anti-grip. A Sunday night whisky, actually! Ideal for converting a whisky-skeptic into a future malt-fan.
Sygkofar
Expert Senior
93
01 jun 2015 10:26 pm
I recently tried an old batch of this and it was far better than any the new batches I've tried. In fact it might have been the best Glenfarclas I've ever tried. Go figure.
Georges
Connoisseur
88
09 oct 2015 11:08 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Sweet, sherry, rich, creamy, spicy (cinnamon), fruity (oranges), plums, raisins |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet, sherry, christmas cake, almonds, fruity (oranges), raisins |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium long, dry, spicy |
alectron
Connoisseur
81
11 nov 2015 10:34 am
Single Sample. Blind tasting, 10/2015
maltaholic
Connoisseur
87
14 jan 2016 12:04 pm
For me one of the most affordable sherry bottlings. Wonderful!
Palindrome
Expert Senior
84
29 feb 2016 9:19 am
Smells of creme brulee, toffee, marshmallows, tasted barley. The sulfur overtones have improved after I oxygenated the whisky a few times. I took some days after that to shape up. Palate: treacle, toffee, oak, tannins, mustiness, and some sulfer still. The finish is medium to short. . A friend of mine came over to my house and was served a small taste of this. He spit a mouthful into the sink and exlaimed "Blah!" I was quite upset by that sort of stupidity. What a waste. He won't be tasting my whisky collection again any time soon. In all fairness, he is a whisky heathen but still. This man will easily drink very cheap bourbon but he could not tolerate the Farclas 15. That says something. The sulfur ruins whatever else is there in the single malt. This bottle has been open for three weeks. I have not oxygenated it. Whisky in the glass improves noticeably with the passing of about twenty minutes. The sulfur lessens to some degree. However, adding even a little water makes the sulfur even worse. Score: 79. In past years I have returned a Glenfarclas 21 and a 25 to the store both due to excessive sulfur. In each case, the manager took one whiff of the bottle and did not hesitate to return my money. I have a very nostalgic memory of a Glenfarclas 21 from about five years ago at a very nice hotel bar. It kept me going back time and time again to the liquor store for a bottle of a Farc that was even half way there to that bygone glory. I'm afraid I've now given up. This bottle is the clencher. No more. Three winters ago, on the most windy day in probably a decade, I drove down to a town about two hours south of my home to get a bottle of Glenfarclas 40 for only $350. I ended up trading it. Should have kept it just for the value of it. That was a mistake but the sulfur in other bottles just put me off. I went to a friend's house about two years ago and tasted the most sulfuric of all: a Farc 17. It tasted like rotten eggs it was so bad. I added water and it became terrible. I urged my friend to return the bottle for a refund. I doubt he did. Knowing him, he soldiered through it over the long haul of a year or so.
MM-Speyside
Expert Senior
47
30 dec 2016 8:33 am
нос 53 · вкус 36 · финиш 50
sebbes
Member Junior
—
07 jan 2017 7:51 pm
great whisky, great value for money
St. Pauli
Connoisseur
85
24 mar 2017 10:10 pm
A good dram for a distillery's standard assortment. It's mainly toffeed and on dried fruits, but has some level of freshness too.
EinSpatzUnterVielen
Expert Senior
78
09 sep 2017 5:56 pm
Pungent, watery, woody, too little fruit, especially in the taste, spicy finish, plus evil sulfur - GF-typical for me
Crann feàrna
Expert Senior
86
09 nov 2017 10:19 pm
нос 81 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
thijs100
Connoisseur
87
03 jul 2018 3:12 pm
Very well balanced, this shows remarkable restraint. Never veering into sherry bomb territory, but always staying true to its sherry matured heritage.
GJR
Connoisseur
85
01 dec 2018 1:25 pm
InbhirNis
Expert Senior
86
01 mar 2020 3:32 pm
I enjoyed this. It was very sulphurous when the bottle was first opened (at that point the nose reminded me of Head'n'Shoulders!), but it soon calmed down to focus on rich demerara sugar. Quite some muscle for 46%
Jabarkas
Expert Junior
70
24 jun 2020 5:43 pm
Another heavily sherried whisky. I dont like it very much. I think, that you can find much more interesting whiskies in this price range with a more interesting profile. Like lets say... Bunnahabhain 12 or Glen Scotia 15. Both of them are sherried and both of them are better. Glenfarclas 15 to me is just as "clowny" as Glendronach 12.
JimvanVeen
Expert Senior
79
06 nov 2020 8:54 am
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
WhiskyPEATer
Expert Senior
88
11 jan 2021 11:14 pm
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Emperor69
Expert Junior
86
18 jan 2021 2:39 pm
Category: Single Malt Producer and bottler: Glenfarclas Distillery Region: Speyside ABV: 46% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 02/20/2020 Cask type: Sherry Cask Age: 15YO Filtration: none Dye: no Nose: open, bright, “warm”, a wonderful combination of sweetness and spiciness. Fruits, spices and confectionery products appear here in a single ensemble. Here we find raisins, dried apricots, dried bananas, a dried orange slice, baked pear, red apples, apricot and plum jam, marzipan, candied fruits, cherries in milk chocolate, caramel, shortbread, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cold standing tea leaves, earthy motifs and old dry wood. A wonderful example of typical Oloroso sherry aging. Taste. I will not repeat myself here, because the taste completely repeats the aroma in its palette, I will only say that it is full-bodied, intense and there is still more pungency here than sweetness, although the fruit and malt motifs of the baked goods here are also easy to read with the proper skill. Finish: medium to long, dry. Spices, dried fruits. Conclusion. I have a bottle from 2020. They say it was better before. I don't know, I haven't compared. But, if it was even better than this already very good whisky, then it must be an excellent drink. And so, now we are for 3600 rubles. According to traditional promotions at Metro, we get a very honest representative of purely sherry aging (15 years of aging, 46%, no filtration, for a minute, I don’t know what the quality of the barrels is, but I think they’re quite good), which, I think, many It’s cute and has taken the place of a desktop drink for many. Of course, we always want more, but for now we are content with what we have, heh. I think he deserves 86 points out of 100 from me.
riegerjonas
Expert Senior
82
10 apr 2021 5:33 pm
2020-04-08
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 81 | Malt, sherry, some smoke |
| Вкус | 83 | Sherry, malt, smoke, sweet and sour |
| Финиш | 82 | soft |
| Избранное | Бутылка | Цена | WB рейтинг | Регион / дистиллерия | Скидка | WA медиана | vs WA | Fair€ | vs fair | Маркет WB | vs маркет | Наличие | Тип / объём | Магазин | WB связь |
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64.90 € | SpeysideGlenfarclas | — | 53.23 € 40.65 €–137.45 € · 3 из 93 | -21.9% | 73.00 € | +11.1% | 62.95 € | -3.1% |
в наличии
склад: 6
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—70 cl | AllesWhisky |
WB #137
не подтверждено (не exact)
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87.75 € | SpeysideGlenfarclas | — | 53.23 € 40.65 €–137.45 € · 3 из 93 | -64.9% | 73.00 € | -20.2% | 62.95 € | -39.4% |
в наличии
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whisky70 cl | Berry Bros. & Rudd |
WB #137
не подтверждено (не exact)
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