Glenfarclas 25-year-old

Glenfarclas

WB 87.2 2250 оценок 43.0 %vol 25 лет 700

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Glenfarclas 25-year-old в отзывах чаще описывают как мягкий, округлый и хорошо сбалансированный шерри-солодовый виски с сухофруктами, мёдом, шоколадом, орехами и дубом. При этом часть дегустаторов считает его недостаточно сложным и интенсивным для 25 лет, а мнения о шерри и крепости расходятся.

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В большинстве отзывов виски представлен как мягкий, округлый и хорошо сбалансированный шерри-солодовый виски. Повторяются ноты сухофруктов, мёда, шоколада, ванили, орехов, цитрусовых, дуба и специй (кардамон, имбирь, гвоздика); финиш описывают как умеренно долгий, сладкий или сухой. Шерри часто воспринимается как сдержанный фон, а не «шерри-бомба», и неоднократно отмечается, что аромат закрыт и требует времени в бокале для раскрытия. Многие называют его хорошей покупкой и выгодным по соотношению цены и качества для 25-летнего виски, а часть считает крепость 43% достаточной. Однако есть и заметные критические и противоречивые мнения: недостаток интенсивности и сложности для 25-летнего возраста, «тонкость», короткий или водянистый вкус и финиш, дубовая горечь, спиртовая резкость, кислотность и терпкость, доминирование дерева. Некоторые предпочитают более молодые или более крепкие версии (в том числе 21-летний и 15-летний), указывают на плохое соотношение цены и качества или на то, что при новой цене ожидания не оправдываются. Встречаются резко отрицательные отзывы — «незапоминающийся», безвкусный и посредственный, «ленивый» характер, «мутный» вкус и странный финиш, а также формулировка «уставшая имитация былой славы». Мнения о шерри расходятся: от сдержанного и хорошо интегрированного до слабо выраженного и не такого яркого, как ожидалось.

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SCHREDDER Connoisseur 86 24 may 2023 11:16 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

RGill Expert Senior 85 07 nov 2023 4:16 pm

Very well balanced and good whisky. Malty, a bit sour on the nose. Nice wood taste with a good sherry influence. Then come some apple and cinnamon.

ncoolz Member Senior 87 15 dec 2023 10:46 am

Deloti Expert Senior 86 03 jan 2024 12:35 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Sherry, nuts, more red berries
Вкус	87	Aromas are well integrated here. Raisins, orange peel, malt
Финиш	85	Medium. Oak, cinnamon, spices

DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 87 26 apr 2025 7:35 pm

MarcelWhiskyPanda Expert Senior 86 04 dec 2025 10:20 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Classic Glenfarclas nose The sherry is somewhat more pronounced than in its younger siblings, but not excessively so. He's also a bit more mature, but I wouldn't have given him 25 years. The alcohol is still somewhat present. Honey sweetness with the classic freshness of oranges and limes Apricot / Yellow gummy bears nuts Hints of earth and coffee
Вкус	86	He hasn't reached the 25-year mark for me here either. The alcohol is also present in the mouth and gives it a slightly more youthful feel. It seems quite fresh/lively with a lovely honey sweetness. Orange and lime are there The sherry is rather subtle in the background (due to overfilled casks) and reveals a few nutty notes; behind this, the oak develops with some charred aromas and heralds the finish. Quite tasty, but below my expectations.
Финиш	86	Medium Honey sweetness Classic freshness with more wood

BestDramNinoBLN Expert Senior 88 14 feb 2026 6:06 pm

A solid and deep sherry whisky. Very tasty.

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 84 04 mar 2026 5:51 pm

I do tend to go for the more distillate forward fresh younger versions at higher ABV of this brand. I found the low abv does not help,bring out the potential of this version. Nice dark fruits, cask influence brings out sweet malty richness, figs,raisins, chocolate, Christmas cake. A bit bland. Would rather go for a family cask for a few more bob.

getz Expert Junior 88 30 sep 2013 10:46 am

The distillery Glenfarclas (valley of the gr

Koloman Expert Senior 90 05 jan 2015 7:33 pm

Careful addition of water constantly brings new facets to bear.

Jonkers Expert Senior 92 26 jan 2015 4:58 pm

A very, very delicious whisky. This is a typical Glenflarclas. Still a family-owned distillery and that's what you can notice by drinking this whisky !

FarclasFanatic Member Junior — 15 may 2015 7:50 pm

Not a bad drink at all. Has everything that Gelnfarclas has to give but seems to lack of something. Also does not bang on your packet. Nowadays over £100 (wow!) Go for 15yo instead or pay a few bucks more for 30yo.

whiskybros Expert Junior 87 02 jul 2016 11:25 am

You can find our review at http://www.whiskybros.com/#!Glenfarclas-25yo/c21kp/5725c5f70cf228a96f17d20a

нос 90 · вкус 84 · финиш 87

Allandale Connoisseur 87 05 aug 2017 10:01 pm

Big body with some dryness of texture.

Ra_Di Expert Senior 88 12 nov 2017 6:21 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Willum Connoisseur 88 29 oct 2018 7:58 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Moses Connoisseur 87 17 jan 2019 12:40 pm

It's very difficult for me to describe everything in such a way that I don't speak badly to the 25th. Because from the PLV's point of view, it is a real buy recommendation. Point. But I prefer 21. That’s the same for me with the Glendronach bottlings. I prefer 18 and 15 to Parliament. Sorry

dram-drinker Connoisseur 83 16 sep 2019 12:33 am

Light, fruity, yellow fruits

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

JNuyts Connoisseur 87 10 jan 2020 8:15 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Vince Expert Senior — 17 apr 2020 10:39 am

Have very similar scores from 15-25 yr old bottlings, however feel this 25 has decreasing "oomph" and would probably be better served bottled at higher ABV.

Highlander65 Expert Senior 75 13 sep 2020 8:57 am

Overall not a memorable malt, perhaps even lower than 21yo. I thought much better given the respectable age, I hope it was an unfortunate sample.

Igitor Connoisseur 89 13 nov 2020 7:53 pm

нос 90 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

Sweetspot Connoisseur 90 30 jan 2021 3:24 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

craide Connoisseur 86 03 feb 2021 9:28 pm

For me a very good OA Glenfarclas. Is simply nice and tasty and quite round and balanced. Because of the PLV I would prefer the 15, which I don't really remember badly.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Softer, creamier and somehow easier to start. Not a big sherry bomb. I like that. Slightly sweet with a lot of fruit. Plums, dark berry mix, oranges and mango, peaches. There is also some leather and tobacco. Some chocolate in the background. Occasionally a bit dusty, maybe a bit "dirty", earthy.
Вкус	86	Now a little less soft and creamy on the palate, slightly peppery, spicy, first there is a slight honey sweetness before the fruit and chocolate emerge a little more. Oranges, apricots, ripe bananas, I can't find the exotic fruits here. A little cocoa and tobacco notes are added. Alcohol goes well with me here.
Финиш	85	Medium-long finish, oak spice, fruit notes decrease and it becomes somewhat nutty, becoming slightly drier

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 87 19 mar 2021 1:38 pm

Cheap as chips 25 yo in comparison to other distilleries' counterparts. However, again, you get what you pay for. Complexity lies a bit hidden. This malt takes much time and attention do fully discover, a bit tedious really. Not stellar but quite good.

zlatko55 Expert Junior 97 04 jun 2021 11:27 pm

Great that you can get a 25yo single malt for less than 150 E and it is very good. Good dark sherried notes - a great Speyside for winter

DramALife Connoisseur 86 08 feb 2022 12:07 pm

S 7 More balanced than the 21yo in fruity and spice. Sherry intensity is only comparable to other famous 15yo 100% sherry casked whisky, my guess is Glenfarclas are using re-fill sherry casks to keep their price competitive? N 28 - Very creamy & intense yet refrained fruitiness, with rich vanilla behind - Aged-furniture-like woodiness, then oak spice follows - Touch of fresh herb, butterscotch - Handful of menthol that smoothens out itself after 15 mins, alongside the arising marzipan P25 - Mildly oily - Fruity growing over time - Balanced spice, with peppery taking a head start and gradually transit to warm winter spice - The oak and maltiness then sprouted from the spice - A wee bit sour on the edge of the palate F 22 - Mid finish - Mildly dry from wine tannin - Rich malted barley mouthfeel - Mild sherry note (nutty & fruity)

aw-home Connoisseur 84 22 sep 2022 3:14 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Sherry and ripe citrus fruits with notes of nuts, vanilla and oak aromas.
Вкус	85	Sherry and ripe citrus with caramel and oak flavors.
Финиш	84	Long with citrus, nutty, vanilla and oak flavors.

Premo88 Newbie 100 11 oct 2022 9:32 am

My favorite whisky. Tastes like an old wooden home with a pipe smoked inside of it two weeks ago then covered in Dr. Pepper icing.

Joca2745 Expert Senior 87 07 nov 2024 1:37 pm

87+

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

SingleMaltRussell Expert Senior 79 18 nov 2024 12:03 pm

[Tasted in conjunction with the 12y] This went pretty much how I expected it to go. Everything is quite pleasant, but I don’t think these bottles are aimed at me. To my high-ABV acclimatised palate, both seem like the amount they have to offer would increase in line with their alcohol level. At 43%, the intensity was just not there. More forgivable at 12 years, but at 25 it rankles. I’ve not had masses of Glenfarclas, though with this set, I think that’s the last of the standard Official Bottlings. I definitely got more from the 46% 15 than any of the others (the 105 was also not for me), but to date, my favourite Glenfarclas has been an SMWS bottle that was aged exclusively in ex bourbon. Which I'm sure is some kind of blasphemy.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	79	Reserved. Eventually reveals itself as slightly sweaty, wax candles, dried orchard fruits, marmalade and floral apple blossom. I get a deeper hint of caraway seed and rosewater while measured spices of cinnamon and ginger give it a lift.
Вкус	80	The amber honey and cooked apple approach switches to Cointreau and malt in the mid-palate. A fleeting and restrained dandelion bitterness fades into distant milk chocolate.
Финиш	79	Cinnamon and shredded ginger in a spoon of melted butter. Peppermint rises with the oak making a gently sandy appearance before everything recedes leaving coffee wafers.

Robertino_Lotte Member Junior 87 21 dec 2024 6:48 pm

Geurpalet vol citrusvruchten. Hele zachte smaak, verder geen klote over te zeggen. Gewoon heerlijk

Soysauce_Sommelier Expert Junior 88 21 feb 2025 2:58 am

A classic long-aged sherried whisky with remarkable depth and character. Perfect for those who appreciate rich, traditional Speyside flavors.

Damek Connoisseur 87 07 apr 2025 6:33 pm

Intense red and dark fruits, honey, lots of caramel, Nogat, chocolate and a bit of dry oak. 88.50/86.50+/85.50 = 87.00

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	88,50
Вкус	87	86,50 +
Финиш	85	85,50

Ireland_2007 Expert Junior 88 05 dec 2025 10:14 pm

Very nice, I could have discovered even more if I had given him more time. My own SGP says 652.

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Нос	90	Very harmonious. Initially, the focus is on sweetness, followed immediately by citrus notes. Only later do the sherry and stone fruit notes emerge. Lots of: honey, caramel, vanilla, almond, lime, ripe apples, stone fruit, plum Medium: Mild oak, pepper, clove, lemon, roasted notes, chocolate, ginger, anise, black tea Less: malt, leather, peaty, seaweed or shellfish
Вкус	88	Here too, fruity and sweet notes emerge first. Later, roasted and chocolatey notes appear. Only at the end do very subtle peat or smoke notes emerge. Lots of: lemon, stone fruit, cherry Mid-tones: Honey, oak, almond, roasted notes, tobacco, metallic (steel-citrusy), anise, chocolate, black tea Less: Peaty, yeasty, malty, bacon
Финиш	85	It's actually very nice and long, with interesting tasting notes in the finish. But something's still missing... Lots of: lemon, stone fruit Medium: Oak, honey, roasted notes, anise, chocolate, clove Less: malt, yeast

granella2003 Connoisseur 86 05 feb 2013 12:25 am

The Glenfarclas responds very well to aging. One of the best whisky : warm, spicy, fruity. Long finish with hints of vanilla. Whisky to be kept for special occasions.

Hvdree Connoisseur 87 14 sep 2014 10:51 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Rom Expert Junior 79 29 mar 2015 11:41 pm

Woody nose and more alcoholic than the 21 years old, sesame and discrete nuts. The dilution brings caramel to the nose and mouth. Oak, dried fruit, alcohol less well integrated than the 21 and overall less good. Average final. Very bad q / p.

PunxsutawneyPhil Expert Senior 86 10 dec 2015 10:51 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 84

maltaholic Connoisseur 90 14 jan 2016 12:06 pm

Wonderfully round, intense sherry taste, soft, long-lasting. Brilliant!

MrRancho Expert Senior 88 28 mar 2016 2:43 pm

Great whisky. Flavors and tastes are very balanced. The longer one deals with it, the more one discovers.

vb_bembel Expert Senior 84 29 mar 2016 8:33 am

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 85

Cast Olila Connoisseur 88 12 apr 2016 9:24 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

AH Whiskyvitrine Connoisseur 85 30 nov 2016 10:13 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Paszko Expert Senior 86 22 nov 2017 2:20 am

[2017-11-17] A very delicate whisky with a balanced sweetness, but lacking depth and citrus. The influence of sherry is not very clear.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	sweet fruit, banana, apricot, grapes, and chocolate
Вкус	86	soft and deep, well-balanced, fruit less distinguishable, overall fruity sweetness, but the chocolate is still clear
Финиш	84	long and slow, also feel the balance, sweetness a little less in favor of wood

Willum Connoisseur 88 29 dec 2017 9:51 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

WhiskyBjorn83 Expert Senior 74 29 jun 2018 11:48 am

17-12-2017

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	72	menthol, sherry
Вкус	79	clean, sherry, nuts
Финиш	72	oak, butter, hint of chocolate

DocF Expert Senior 88 02 jul 2018 7:28 pm

Actually, I did not want to write anything. However, I was already so positively surprised when Verriechen that I had to go ahead with the Glenfarclas but more detail. If you expect a sherry bomb will be disappointed - only a little fruity and sweet, but resinous and dry. Not multilayered, but the existing confident and tasty he is too. 88P (2 more than at the last tasting)

Captain.Islay Expert Senior 89 02 mar 2019 12:12 pm

A drop one notes his age. Elegant, profound and clean. No miss notes. Delicate, rustic oak but less fruit. Alcohol well integrated. You should give it enough time and some warmth.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Apple compote, vanilla bar, pear, old delicate oak, tobacco tin, some leather, cinnamon, nougat, honeydew melon
Вкус	88	Yellow apples, oak, hazelnut butter, milk chocolate
Финиш	89	Medium long, dry, tart nougat cream, espresso

ezioaudit Connoisseur 87 20 may 2019 10:09 am

ballunder Member Senior 87 18 jun 2019 5:07 am

N:Butter, Orange, malty P:Subdued, creamy, nice jaffa-cake style orange, sugary, bitter fruit preserves F:Mild wood spice Yes, it grows on me - the 25 - what it lacks in complexity it makes up for in price. One of the most reasonably priced 25's out there - well put together but could use a little more balls. 46% ABV rather than 43% would go a long way to help with this one

SRB Connoisseur 84 06 dec 2019 12:54 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

MLE Connoisseur 89 23 may 2021 12:52 am

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

dissonance Expert Senior 89 09 jul 2021 6:09 pm

The aroma is ripe tropical fruits dominated by mangoes, apricots and honeydew melon. Sweet, delicate taste with chocolate muffin, caramel and fruit. The finish is light, medium-long, fruity. That feeling when you want to call whisky "tasty", an extremely drinkable, very balanced and high-quality product. RATING: 89pts - | 87 - 89 (B +) → Great | - Always nice to have a bottle of this.

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 88 14 nov 2021 12:06 pm

Very pastry nose, pastry cream and candied raspberries, opera, mille-feuilles, nun, it feels like robbing a bakery. But we also smell some spices, cardamom, ginger, star anise. On the palate, it's still very creamy, but also malty, you can smell the cereals, the earth, a little sun, in the middle of red fruits, blackcurrants, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, currants and so on. Nice finish, powerful, on spices and heather, delicately peppery. Sturdy oak and loose earth. This whisky is a real festival of fruit and delicacies. But not only, we also have forest and cereal reflections. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/11/glenfarclas-25-yo.html

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

riven1824 Expert Senior 88 12 aug 2022 6:01 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 87 12 sep 2022 2:09 am

Great but strange. Taste and finish are superb, but aroma is just to muted but still good. This malt continue to surprise me in strange ways

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Orange fruit, milk chocolate, vanilla, light sour red berries, light honey
Вкус	88	Juicy sweet red fruits (apples, pears), vanilla, ginger spice, dark chocolate, light bitter coffee
Финиш	88	Pretty long, sweet, sour, chocolate-coffee aftertaste, some Christmas spices, ginger heat

Don Cassi Expert Senior 86 19 dec 2023 7:16 pm

beautiful Christmas malt: nutty, herbal and nice sherry influence. The oak is pronounced and strong without dominating the remaining notes. The fruit component appears relatively bright as kiwi/gooseberry. There is a supporting note of juniper in the finish. Overall, a complex, harmonious and mature whisky, a gentleman. Note 1-

Whiskysempapas Expert Junior 41 07 jan 2024 7:32 am

My God, I took so long to write about this label, but I don't want to give a 'spoiler' right away, because otherwise, you won't even read the rest of the text. Glenfarclas is a hell of a 'kamikaze' distillery, they make labels that are almost a 'divine splash', and others where it's preferable to go to the Tietê River and have a sip of that delicacy, and that's no exaggeration... Well... I bought a bottle of this out of fear a couple of years ago, I remember that I offered more doses than I drank, but even so, I tried the head, body and tail of the bottle and practically nothing changed. On the nose it is light, fruity, but in this case, it is the perispirit of fruits from as far away as they seem, following with vanilla, nuts and artificially flavored honey standard Fofão that comes in those shameless pillows (aka chup chup). On the palate the most pronounced note is EPA, where is the whisky? Will it be a new flavored water invention? Scottish version of the Tupiniquim Arthur? It's not possible... Completely tasteless, mediocre and lazy, a shame for a distillery named Glenfarclas to produce a 25y whisky of this level, the sherry is the oloroso that is less sweet, the pungency of the notes doesn't even exist. I recently drank the 26y side by side with him, and they are two very different things, the older one gives you notes and nuances, this one doesn't, it's like going to the Medico-Legal Institute to recognize a body, and you just realize it's him because you saw a necklace around his neck that you knew he was wearing. The example is pretty stupid, I agree with you, but this one now comes together and makes up the 25y trio from hell, with Glen Moray, Tullibardine and now Farclas. This tip is free, ok! Even prefer the 15y over this one, as it isn't even worth a dose, as it now fights with the 105 version, as the distillery's worst CR disgrace. Right now, I'm even angry with myself for wasting my precious time to write a little about this label, I'd rather be the guinea pig so that you can drink well, and that's not the case. The laziness of this whisky came by osmosis for me when writing this text. In short, not everything that glitters is gold, run away! Note 41.2 (Slurry)

BBNR Expert Junior 87 07 apr 2024 2:12 pm

Great standard for refill sherry cask

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Peat_and_PX Expert Senior 88 23 feb 2025 10:02 pm

Second review, this time after drinking a 20cl bottle over a couple of months. A little bit better, really a solid dram. Mix of fruitiness, barley sugar (incredible after 25 years), a bit of sherry influence and nice and intense woodiness. Old school dram. If you like bitter flavours (dark cocoa and coffee), you will love this.

K_A_i Expert Senior 87 13 mar 2025 3:45 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Plutolim Expert Senior 86 11 may 2025 5:07 am

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

rawmarshmellows Member Junior 86 23 aug 2026 6:02 am

Nose: Raisins smells a bit musty/overripe grape with woodPalate: Dark chocolate from over-ripe grapes a bit bitter, a little bit creamy Finish: much of the palate but just extended

whiskybdg Expert Senior 88 07 sep 2026 8:36 am

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Furtia Connoisseur 89 23 nov 2012 2:24 am

нос 85 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

granella2003 Connoisseur 86 05 feb 2013 12:22 am

Noface83 Connoisseur 90 18 jan 2014 12:58 pm

нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

Cast Olila Connoisseur 88 03 jul 2014 9:37 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Oloroso1887 Expert Senior 89 31 oct 2014 12:23 pm

нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Ties Expert Junior 84 10 jun 2015 7:20 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 84

filleadh mhòr Expert Senior 85 09 oct 2015 9:16 pm

I have to raise my points. Three months after opening the bottle, I start loving this juice. Especially the palate gains quite some subtle depth. So 87, almost 88.

Othorion Connoisseur 86 24 may 2016 2:54 pm

The nose is top, mouth and finish leave something in comparison. Still, a nice malt, especially considering the PLV.

ovanpuyvelde Expert Senior 87 15 jan 2017 6:51 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Peated-Boy Member Senior — 02 feb 2017 9:36 pm

For a 25er something lax

Lady Dram Expert Senior — 03 feb 2017 11:07 am

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

mer1973 Connoisseur 86 11 feb 2017 5:12 pm

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

StyrianSpirit Expert Senior 89 01 apr 2017 2:02 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

lapinbilly Expert Senior — 14 oct 2017 12:50 pm

Issie Connoisseur — 20 feb 2020 4:56 pm

blind

Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 87 15 sep 2020 4:23 pm

Sample, bottle year unknown. Original rating: 85 Nose - vanilla frosting and dark red fruits. Taste - rich red fruits and bitterness. Finish - Short and bitter. Overall: expect more complexity from 25 years old whisky, nice but not very interesting.

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 90 22 dec 2021 5:52 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	91	Interesting. It opens up. Sherry aromas. Peanuts. Sweetness, caramel. Red caramels. Red fruit, nose some fresh fruit.
Вкус	89	Sherry aromas. Some spices. Some citrus. Ginger. Red fruit.
Финиш	89	Sherry, nuts. Sweetness. Caramel. Red fruit. A pinch of spices. Medium-long.

Slàinte Mhath Super Administrator 87 23 dec 2021 4:47 pm

Quick hit review. Whisky calendar - Day 23. When it comes to value for money, it is hard to beat Glenfarclas. The nose of this 25-year-old is gentle and surprisingly malty, featuring pastries, canned peaches and peppermint tea. On the palate, Christmas spices and ginger are setting the tone, while honey, thyme and dark fruits are lurking in the back. Light mouthfeel. Mild dryness, walnuts and a short flash of menthol mark the moderate finish. Clean as a whistle! RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS

TimkoT Connoisseur 86 21 may 2022 5:51 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Koning Connoisseur 86 05 aug 2022 11:38 am

A balanced and refined dram with a good development on the palate. The nose requires some effort though, and overall it ultimately fails to match expectations for a Glenfarclas of this age. Bottle was from 2016 (L 10 02 16).

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Нос	85	Orange, cappuccino, chocolate and some hazelnut. Earthy/dusty notes of hessian contrast with fresh aniseed and cumin. A refined albeit rather shy nose.
Вкус	88	Fuller with a juicy mouthfeel. Milk chocolate, orange marmelade, spicy (ginger, cardamom), coffee, vanilla, almond and earthy mushrooms.
Финиш	86	Bitter mandarins and sweet and sour passion fruits, followed by oregano, nutmeg, cacao and a suprpising note rhubarb. Becomes a bit nutty and musty after a while.

WhiskyRanked Expert Senior 90 05 feb 2023 5:15 pm

Nose: Toffee and candied ginger. Palate: Toffee, ginger, mature oak, zero burn. Finish: Medium in length and well balanced. Overall, light but complex, a wonderful dram.

JFMalt Expert Junior 86 28 jul 2023 2:12 pm

Smooth, and for 25 years old mellow with gentle oak.

Peat_and_PX Expert Senior 88 07 jul 2024 9:20 pm

Tasted from a 5cl official sample. Solid dram for its price but expected a little bit more.

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Нос	84	Even after half an hour in the glass it remains shy. Will open a 20cl bottle in the future, let´s see if my opinion changes. Milk chocolate, honey, malt and lemon.
Вкус	87	Much oilier than its younger brothers. Chocolate cookies, malty, honey and some spices.
Финиш	87	Woody and dry. Lingering

paulsamra Member Senior 86 01 aug 2026 7:01 pm

This is the first 25 years single malt I tried. The price is very reasonable given its age statement. This scotch is lightly sherried I would say, not as good as expected but still a good, smooth scotch with mild sweetness. As a sherry lover, this one is not sherry enough for me. A good starter for any person who wishes to have a taste of sherried scotch.

mmaclean Connoisseur — 30 oct 2011 2:04 am

Complex and well balanced, nice flavors of sherry and spice of nutmeg and cinnamon. Could be at cask strength to give it more body and longer finish. One for the shelves though, and to share with close friends.

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 87 19 may 2014 9:50 pm

Beautiful! Very mature. Perfectly balanced. I like it a little better then the 30yo Glenfarclas.

JacobaEd Connoisseur 85 21 nov 2014 2:09 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

TurboMcKwek Connoisseur 87 02 sep 2015 11:23 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

filleadh mhòr Expert Senior 85 14 sep 2015 8:56 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Sandman Connoisseur 76 10 oct 2015 3:42 pm

No topper for me, many better Glenfarclas varieties available.

Hobbit Expert Senior — 06 aug 2016 1:35 pm

Great, old, set, but I'm a bit too reserved overall, anyway (unfortunately?) Same with the 21er but different!

didi1893 Connoisseur 89 22 jan 2017 9:17 pm

The discreet nose becomes more and more intense over time, a fine wood note characterizes the taste and finish. A rather restrained blindsample which nevertheless shows its class and knows how to convince. A very tasty droplet!

StyrianSpirit Expert Senior 89 01 apr 2017 2:00 pm

Very nice second and third nose after 15 minutes of breathing. An all around successful 25-year-old.

jankes Expert Senior 88 01 mar 2018 10:28 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

kimmosuo Connoisseur 82 01 jan 2019 12:11 am

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

Totoro Connoisseur 88 06 jan 2019 5:40 pm

Delicate yet delicious. Refill-heavy and with a stingy ABV, this still manages to convince by striking a perfect balance between sweet and sour, fruit and malt, wood and spirit. On the nose there's cake base, marzipan, woodsap, orange essential oil, damson, apricot, rosewater, herbal teas and aged balsamico vinegar. I'd wager that this is not all European oak; there's the softness and caramelly creamyness typical of American-oak sherry hogsheads. Works a treat. The palate is incredibly soft-spoken, with a silky and slightly oily mouthfeel that borders on the frustratingly thin without ever really crossing into watery territory. Fruity juiciness, malty sweetness, complex spiciness: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Old, resiny wood in the background provides the kind of magisterial aura that a 25-year-old sherried whisky should command. In sum, an affordable quarter-century OB that is accessible enough to be universally well-liked while providing enough depth and substance to still reward concentrated, prolonged enjoyment and analysis. Just lovely.

Lu Cifer Connoisseur 88 13 dec 2019 9:24 pm

Aroma: Sherry, a hint of vanilla and honey, Raisins, oak, sweet, round, pleasant. Taste: Sherry sweet, slightly spicy, oak, tingles lightly on the tongue. Departure: slightly spicy, sherry-sweet, oak, very long, warm and soft ...

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

S_S Member Senior 88 28 dec 2019 11:28 pm

YD84 Expert Senior 88 25 jun 2020 1:20 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

L_Gillian Expert Senior 86 21 dec 2020 9:01 pm

Not a Glendronach-style sherry bomb, instead it's a nice and delicate, green scotch with subtle sherry influence. Though not as complex or outstanding as i might have hoped, it's a distinctive whisky justified by its price.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Green. Raisins and old wood but otherwise surprisingly sour and fresh! Stings a bit on the nose. Subtle vegetal funk, much like Jamaican rum. Cardboard, redcurrant, ripe plums and raspberries, orange zest and subtle herbs.
Вкус	86	Rounded and delicate. Peppery at the start, next an excitingly balancing between sweet and sour notes. Slightly tart but pleasant pepper and oak spices, sultana cookies, red grapes, loses steam after a while due to the low ABV.
Финиш	86	Light body but long lasting. Drying oak, passion fruit and a nice metallic note rises to last for a long time.

boozegeeksouth Expert Senior 90 11 jun 2021 4:05 pm

нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 90 15 aug 2021 3:07 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	92	Enjoyable. Slightly sweet. Fruit. Fairly fresh fruit at first. After a while, the fruit is redder. Vanilla and caramel. Later nuts, quite sweet. More like hazelnuts. Next are the nuts with which the milk chocolate is mixed.
Вкус	89	Pretty sweet. Milk chocolate. Cocoa. Caramel. Spices. White pepper. Sherry aromas. Light dryness. Trace of tannicity. A trace of fresh fruit. Chocolate and cocoa again.
Финиш	91	Milk chocolate. Sweet. Fully. Pleasantly. Spices. White pepper. Cocoa. A very long finish.

Monstruo Expert Senior 87 21 nov 2021 11:35 am

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Jolemann Expert Senior 90 29 apr 2022 9:17 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Intense, heavy, liqueur-like, pineapple, vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, oranges, apples
Вкус	90	Sweet, heavy, dark dried fruits, apples, oak spice
Финиш	89	Long, fruity, sparkling, sweet, strong, bitter orange, oak spice at the end

WjCHOI Member Junior 91 10 jul 2022 7:00 am

нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Gotan Expert Junior 88 06 nov 2022 4:44 pm

An excellent luxury daily dram.

Will_iam Connoisseur 89 25 nov 2022 7:18 pm

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

stalker1971 Expert Senior 88 26 nov 2022 12:48 pm

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

rueckenschwimmzipper Expert Senior 89 05 dec 2023 8:10 pm

нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Rovenovsky Member Junior 90 15 dec 2023 2:35 pm

NyabberCabbage Expert Senior 87 30 dec 2023 12:15 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

ramyres Expert Senior 87 16 jan 2024 6:29 pm

very balanced and complex

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	very present sherry, cherry, thyme, dark wood
Вкус	87	dark wood, leather, sherry, dark fruits, very soft
Финиш	87	long, soft, sweet, raisins

Dr.Nose Connoisseur 44 09 apr 2024 11:02 pm

aquataste Expert Senior 87 24 nov 2024 9:42 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Aromatic, smooth, slightly perfumed, sweet, apple marmalade, lots of honey, a whiff of orchard fruit and light floral notes, orange jam, caramelized ginger, a bit of milk chocolate and raisins, minimal notes of oak, a trace of leather and a burnt cigar, in the background dried dark fruits and spices
Вкус	86	Smooth, orchard fruit with apples and ripe red fruits, lots of honey, milk chocolate, ripe orange, burnt sugar, light floral, small trace of spices and cinnamon, some raisins, minimal notes of oak and nuttiness, trace of leather and cigar smoke
Финиш	87	Medium length, smooth, orchard fruit with ripe apples, some ripe red fruit, honey, light notes of dark chocolate and oak, a hint of spices

junyvyao Connoisseur 87 24 jan 2025 12:32 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Apple Cinnamon Vanilla Honey
Вкус	86	The taste is smooth, first of all, the sweet taste of malt and honey, a little bit of the sourness and bitterness of orange peel; the taste of fruit bursts out in the middle, mainly sour, ripe apples, and cinnamon and nut woody notes;
Финиш	87	The finish is bitter chocolate and tannins from the oak.

malograna Expert Senior 88 27 may 2026 9:17 pm

Ras Mazunga Super Administrator 85 01 mar 2010 1:58 am

Great but a tad to thin, don't avoid though!

Drochaid Connoisseur 88 24 may 2012 9:54 pm

Colour: Amber with dark gold highlights. Nose: Complex, yet refined, delicately peated, with fresh tempting aromas of marmalade, honey, freshly ground coffee, sherry and nuts. Some oaky tannins. Flavour: Full-bodied and robust, the sherry and the oak fight for your attention yet neither is overpowering. A powerful nutty smokiness. Finish: Intense, long lasting, dry smoky and malty. A beautiful dark Belgium chocolate taste at the back of your mouth to complete the flavour of the 25 Years Old. Comment: A great after-dinner whisky so rich and full that it is a dessert in itself, with a finish that goes on forever. http://www.glenfarclas.co.uk/en/pages/74,25_Years_Old.html

pilgrim77 Expert Senior 87 13 dec 2012 9:14 pm

Much more refined and subtle on the nose than the 15, with less sherry. I had hoped this would lead to greater complexity but was a bit disappointed. Nice, but not spectacular. Very true and `honest` on the palate with a perfectly balanced finish. I found it difficult to get the right amount of water, ending up wishing it had been bottled at a higher strength. Good value for money for a 25yo.

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 87 15 jan 2014 4:18 am

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Magnus Hillman Expert Senior 88 20 feb 2014 2:24 pm

Amazing! I just had one dram but will buy this one in a near future. (Rating interval 87-90)

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur — 21 sep 2014 1:44 pm

2015 N: Yeah T: Yeah F: Yeah C: I could drink this all day long. A notch more agreeable than last years batch in 2014. Scores a B 2014 ‘Moorish yet muddled’ N: Its Glenfarclas show down time with the 25, 30 and 40yo’s ready and waiting, so lets see what the 25 has to offer. Chocolate notes with a sherry wine body - notes i suspect i’ll see on the palate. The buttery, sherry pancake malt combined with yeasty old casks wood give this 25yo a super maturity beyond its labelled 25 years, so of course there are some much older casks in the mix. Theres lime citrus connected with the wood oils, a fair amount of nuttiness [chopped hazelnuts mainly], miso soup and a not quite definable fish sauce/meat stock ‘thing’. The nose then offers equal amounts of charm together with curiosity - many moorish notes equal to some quirkier ones. T: Sherry wine arrival as i suspected, various wood spices, hints of chocolate that come and go and then some undefinable herbs and spices thrown in together. Fairly long yet muddled development. F: Herbal chocolate notes - salted, chilli chocolate with light sherry touches throughout. Fairly drying and yet consistently giving out in flavour and activity. Peppery tingles on the tip and sides of the tongue, dryness in the middle and theres some old bitter wood lurking around the back. Theres a fairly odd finish - stale old Wotsits where the oils are starting to become rancid. Reminds me of bad crisp batches from the early 80’s. C: This is a single malt with lots to offer, some good, some not so. Theres definitely a muddle in the middle and theres the worryingly unique and odd finish - either its a weird batch or my palate is off tonight. Lets score this with the ‘benefit of the doubt’ over the finish and move onto the 30yo. Scores a B-

filleadh mhòr Expert Senior 85 14 sep 2015 8:55 pm

nosing this is pleasant, drinking is a kind of hard work, if you don't want to miss its qualities. it's obviously not an everyday-dram, but it's not a sunday's drink either. tertium non datur. so when to drink this?

pianoman Connoisseur 88 02 jul 2016 3:42 pm

Spirit of Delphi Member Senior 88 14 aug 2016 9:48 pm

My oldest whisky yet. I was surprised because I expected much more oak. Instead, surprisingly sweet and creamy soft. Has a certain serenity. Somewhat more complex and a few percent more would be nice. Very drinkable, very consistent.

Glenfarclas-Fan Member Senior 93 05 feb 2017 10:37 pm

edhunter15 Expert Junior 90 14 mar 2017 1:23 pm

Sherry and wood are very powerful and complex due to their old age

JHS Expert Junior 88 25 mar 2017 2:52 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Dyno Expert Senior 87 07 apr 2017 7:09 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Lorion Connoisseur 87 07 dec 2017 7:03 pm

I like the whisky better and better. The bottle is coming to an end and I have to evaluate it every time a little bit. 87 points. Meanwhile he likes me really well.

Tim-R Expert Senior 85 01 apr 2018 10:02 am

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 86

Christian Wagner Expert Senior 88 13 feb 2019 9:11 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Archer Connoisseur 88 08 dec 2019 9:47 am

Despite a 25-year maturity not too intense Sherry influence. Very priced if you get him for the 100 €.

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

ThorstenH Connoisseur 87 24 jul 2020 10:02 pm

I like the nose. Full dark fruits. The taste and finish only get really good after the second sip. 86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle

нос 89 · вкус 84 · финиш 88

WiltChamberlain Connoisseur 88 18 jun 2021 9:23 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

WhiskyPEATer Expert Senior 89 01 jan 2022 11:30 am

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

_Dziki_ Connoisseur 87 24 jan 2024 11:23 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Fruity, full, flowers, rose jam, apricots, cherries, gingerbread with chocolate marmalade, jam, dried plum, red grape pulp, red apples, milk chocolate with dried fruit, cherry jelly.
Вкус	86	Sweet, but less fruity, toffee, caramel, fudge, milk chocolate, spiced homemade gingerbread, fruit cake, plums in chocolate, raisins, bay leaf, tea leaves, a bit of tart woody bitterness.
Финиш	86	Surprisingly good for this level of alcohol, tea, apple peel, not too sweet court fruits, caramel, vanilla, mead, herbal notes.

wbarchive_864627 Expert Senior 88 20 apr 2024 5:59 pm

88- No idea what batch this is, since I only got a 5cl miniature in a drawer-box with a 70cl bottle of the 15 + a 5cl miniature of the 105, all for 88 euros. Good deal, respect Glenfarclas. A good buy at 150-170 euros in 2024, but I would recommend the An Cnoc 24 over this one at the moment (better, higher strength, cheaper and more available).

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

AFB Expert Junior 88 19 apr 2025 7:53 pm

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Нос	88	Dry, dark dried fruits, sherry-like, vanilla, oak, honey, walnuts
Вкус	89	Sweet, fruity, oily, caramel, honey, dried fruit
Финиш	88	oak, coffee, leather, bitter, dark chocolate, tobacco

Lerraa Expert Senior 88 18 jul 2026 8:06 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

QuarterCentury Connoisseur 92 30 oct 2011 1:15 am

An all-time classic, Glenfarclas 25yo is the epitome of long-aged sherried Speyside, gorgeously smooth and silkily-textured, with rich, generous flavours of fruitcake, hazelnuts, dried fruit and a hint of dark chocolate and coffee. A thoroughly delightful dram.

[2stoned] aKu Expert Senior 89 25 mar 2014 4:04 pm

a toppaint, great value for money, the aroma promises a lot and you get to the last drop even more than you would expect! Just a MUST! Wonderfully complex from start to finish and there is always something new to discover

tscherny Newbie 92 17 may 2014 5:34 pm

нос 90 · вкус 93 · финиш 90

p4blo Expert Senior 89 29 oct 2014 10:09 pm

Beautifully polished, a very soft whisky. Such a shame it's only 43%.

Maurice_M2 Connoisseur 83 01 jun 2015 10:53 pm

нос 83 · вкус 79 · финиш 85

DrinkingWhisky Expert Senior 78 27 aug 2015 5:18 pm

Tasted during a blind tasting competition in June 2015.

metropolis13 Expert Senior 86 23 sep 2015 10:11 pm

A pretty complex Sherry with slightly sulphurous notes, minerality and a finish marked by fresh tobacco.

spigray Connoisseur 87 10 mar 2016 12:27 pm

n: mature sherry notes with quite some complexity. very spicy with vanilla, nutmeg and mint. raisins and prunes probably from 2nd (if not 3rd )fill casks. something grassy too. t: oily mouthfeel, good harmony. very spicy, same as on the nose. candied orange peel plus a few roasted hazelnuts and milk chocolate. f: long , spicy, tea leaves 87/100

Single Dram Member Senior — 26 mar 2016 4:57 pm

Not a whisky if your new into malts. Just so you can fully appreciate the hidden flavours of this dram. It wouldn't surprise me if the price would rise (March 26th 2016= €105). Tasting done with and without adding water.There are better whisky's out there at the same price range. #2016_001

Wtrstrnghlt Expert Senior 88 08 apr 2016 9:57 pm

Nose: A lot of nuts upfront. some light gentle spices. All from the refill sherry casks. very nice. A bit of sweetnes also. Gentle flavours. Taste: So very gentle. Full and mouthcoating. A lit of red fruits and a inch of pepper. Again, gentle flavours. Finish: The nuts are back. Gentle finish, but lang and sweet. No bitterness after 25y years of oak. God job! Excellent balance and a very fair price. Perfect after dinner dram.

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 89 01 may 2016 11:04 am

Great whisky, which could be even better with 3% more alcoholic strength...

Marko_I Connoisseur — 16 may 2016 12:09 am

Great whisky, certainly not the best 25 in the world, but the one with the best PLV for this age and still <100 € almost unbeatable.

Archer Connoisseur 88 04 jun 2016 11:05 pm

You get what you would expect in a 25-year-old Glenfarclas bottling: a perfectly well-made sherry cask-ripened malt that you will not find in vain at this quality and at this price at other distilleries.

maskinmesteren Member Senior 82 14 jul 2016 2:38 am

нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

Andytka3 Connoisseur 85 20 nov 2016 2:18 am

N- Another whisky with sinful offering on the nose. Prunes, vanilla cream, delicious sweet pastry with a touch of savoury salt. You just can go on nosing this whole day. P- Open with active wood, minty, under-ripe honey dew, restrain sweetness, juicy and watery. Grassy. Not quite there to match the finesse of the aroma. F- Medium, wood coating and warming. Pleasant, layers with subtle dried fruit and spice, lack depth. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

нос 93 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

WhiteEagle Expert Junior 88 07 dec 2016 8:38 pm

нос 93 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

JHS Expert Junior 88 25 mar 2017 2:50 pm

good full bodied, intense single malt that's different from lots of other speyside distilleries; very old fashioned overall appearence; could have used slightly more %vol

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 86 09 jun 2017 7:38 am

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Lorion Connoisseur 87 17 oct 2017 11:36 pm

Very good. Always my pleasure. 85 points!

Kumachan Expert Senior 81 27 feb 2018 9:14 am

Damn it ! But what is it ??? it costs 100 euros ???? There is a lot of fruit and a bit of material, but it is too short, little complexity, the palette is very limited. M'fin! If it had to be given a subjective note, it would be a 81.

malthead-sven Expert Senior 86 02 jan 2019 8:30 pm

no sensation but a noble dram to which I would say no at any time.

Hupsende Hippie Expert Senior 87 18 dec 2019 1:16 pm

In the nose I get honey, raisins, overripe yellow and orange fruits (banana, mango). The taste complements this with cocoa, tangerines and almonds. It's a soft, mild, thick and tasty whisky.

gaboruso Connoisseur 87 22 dec 2019 9:14 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Arquebus Expert Senior 89 06 jun 2020 12:01 am

The following notes reflect a 2 hours nosing and tasting. Nose: initially closed, but patience rewards! As it starts to open - linseed/ putty , becoming intensely sweet. Each sniff becomes a journey. Vanilla panacotta laced with spirit - young Bruichladdich?!!. Then a flush of fruits, mirabelle plums, apricots, kids sweets, further ‘in’ it becomes bitter - dark chocolate - crikey - give it time and this is a very playful whisky. Sweet/ bitter combo. LAYERED.... Search hard and give it time , some citrus top notes - delicate perfumed blood oranges? Over nose and you’re greeted with a wall of bitter damp wood - back off and the sweet fruity notes re-assert themselves - icing sugar and marshmallows? Wow!! Taste - perhaps me, but a little inhibited, slightly restrained light-medium bodied (chill-filtration?) and slightly (in a good way) bitter herbs - especially in the development and to the finish. Then a very long savoury perfumed finish on fruits, wood bitters and classic oak (cedar and pencil shavings). Grown up Highland Whisky and a great example of the complexity of an older whisky!!!

Finn2206 Expert Senior 87 30 mar 2023 9:56 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

glenrob Connoisseur 89 15 aug 2023 8:09 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Subtle and mature aromas of red berries, sour apples, oily sweet syrup, hints of nuts and shoe polish, but also very intense sherry notes, all pointing to longer aging.
Вкус	89	Fullbodied sherry taste, mellow dried fruits, chocolate, tart dry nuts, and some oaky spiciness.
Финиш	87	Medium-long finish, becoming dry and pleasantly slightly bitter. The age of this lovely whisky is clearly noticeable.

Jamesdean Newbie 89 09 oct 2023 11:21 am

Very soft and spicy on the tongue

DrOmega Expert Senior 85 09 oct 2024 10:22 pm

A very rounded malt that is nicely balanced. Just enough sweet, restrained for a 25yo but super easy drinking.

Dirac Connoisseur 88 19 apr 2026 10:52 am

Great. Very relaxed and plentiful.

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

SilentStill Expert Senior 90 10 feb 2010 7:12 pm

Judging by the price of a really great Speysider and certainly in his age group in this PLV hard to beat.

tomy63 Expert Senior 88 13 jun 2011 8:40 pm

One of the best quality / price ratio at Glenfarclas. The 30yo is much more expensive but barely better.

T.Norad Member Senior — 04 feb 2014 7:29 pm

Definitely buy again!

Ciro Connoisseur 88 25 apr 2015 2:27 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Archer Connoisseur 88 12 sep 2015 5:37 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

NamorX68 Expert Junior 89 20 nov 2015 10:08 pm

shortly after pouring rather closed. He needs some time in the glass before he opens. Then great in the nose and fantastic in the mouth. Incredibly good PLV for a 25th year old malt. Top!!

Dalm Expert Senior — 17 jan 2016 2:30 pm

Aroma: Sherry, plum, orange, honey, oak, some mint Taste: Sherry and oak dominate Finish: long, strong sherry, oak, slightly dry

spigray Connoisseur 87 10 mar 2016 12:21 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 89 01 may 2016 11:03 am

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Shane_IL Expert Senior 88 03 jun 2016 5:07 pm

Not a sherry bomb or a wood bomb, and not the most complex dram for its age, but so very well put together. It was very smooth, not in the goes-down-easily way but in the buttery, creamy way and full of some really lovely jammy notes. It’s also priced along with many distilleries’ 18 year old expressions and for that price you’re getting something really solid here.Reviewed in my blog: https://iwriteaboutstuffilike.com/2016/06/03/glenfarclas-25/

WhiteEagle Expert Junior 88 07 dec 2016 8:36 pm

Great pleasure! He could still be a bit more complex and a few vol% more would certainly do him good. -> But that is whining on a high level .... !!

KOQ24 Expert Junior 77 26 dec 2016 11:08 am

Nose: -Caramel,Chocolate,Spices,Oloroso Sherry,Oak,Hay,Apricot jam Taste: -Sherry,Chocolate,Honey,Oak,Caramel,faint smoke Finish: -long,Medium-Strong Alcohol Presence O: Doesn't quite reach the Peak of 20+ yr old Malts, but pretty close to it. All that at a really fair Price.

нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 60

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 86 09 jun 2017 7:37 am

for the right price ($125), this is good, anything more than that then get something else

SweetPeat Member Senior 85 13 nov 2018 8:42 pm

The nose is very different than I expected, the fruits are light and juicy, the aromas are not as heavy as on the 15s. In the mouth it gets spicier, beautiful herbs and pepper behind. Although it only has 43%, it tolerates water quite well and then gets a little sweeter, but also lighter. Already delicious, but I was looking forward to old, set sherry flavors, syrupy and heavy. Unfortunately he does not have that. Since I like the 15er better, the looks older and has the better PLV for me, especially with 46%.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Wow, I did not expect that: bright fruits (honeydew melon, mango, peach, maybe also kiwi), like a fresh biscuit cake, then goes into currants and cherries. Vanilla is there and some malt, a hint of smoke (but could also come from the oak), the oak is discreet.
Вкус	85	After Eight, slightly sweet, dark chocolate, coffee, more redcurrants, here comes the oak, spicy, a bit herbaceous (sage, thyme, chamomile), some white pepper.
Финиш	84	long (8/10) and herbaceous-spicy

Sleinn nam Ffoh Connoisseur 90 26 aug 2019 9:51 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

TheWhiskyDungeon Expert Senior 86 24 mar 2020 7:23 pm

The_Independent Expert Senior 88 21 may 2020 1:19 am

A really good standard from Glenfarclas. Very nice aroma profile and very acceptable price for the age.

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

DrunkDude Expert Senior 87 12 sep 2020 5:11 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Granny Smith apple, refreshing mints, banana, fresh strawberry, candle-like aroma, aged. Vanilla, citrus peel oil, hints of lemon cream cake. Ginger. 88
Вкус	87	Mild Apple sweet and orange sour, apple sour. The sour mixed up with some mild pepper spices. Woody texture was behind. bready malts, umami meaty, complexity. If the flavor can be stronger, I would give a 88, 87
Финиш	87	Liqorice, woody tannin, slight chocolate. 87

TechnOBY Connoisseur 88 06 nov 2021 12:18 am

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

3_243F6 Photo Moderator 87 20 jan 2022 8:38 pm

May 2024 I find the nose a bit spicier and the palate more full-bodied this time. Really creamy and nicely sherried, quite nutty, juicy fruitiness. A classic. I have no clue which year my sample is from, sadly.

joeynoreen Expert Senior 86 21 jun 2022 1:00 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Ben Bruikman Expert Senior 94 02 dec 2022 10:54 am

In 1960 the distillery was thoroughly renovated, doubling the number of stills. In 1972 the malt floor was also removed and in 1973 two more stills were added. The three wash stills and the three spirit stills are not heated with steam but with gas flames under the stills. This is very unusual for distilleries in Scotland. The twelve wash backs are made of stainless steel and the new spirit matures in new sherry casks, but refill sherry casks are also used. The water used for the preparation of the whisky and the cooling water comes via streams from the Ben Rinnes. 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. The color is amber with dark reflections

_Dziki_ Connoisseur 87 24 dec 2022 6:33 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Flowers, cherries, a blooming orchard, spring, full of fresh fruit - ripe.
Вкус	87	Extra sweet, delicate, almost no alcohol feel milk chocolate, caramel, sweetness, in my opinion not so fruity, but close to cakes, cider, toffee.
Финиш	86	Satisfying, quite long, only at the end you can feel some fruit, although still baked.

Spoerkel Connoisseur 87 10 oct 2025 3:51 pm

What? 25 years? Maybe we should give the dram a few more years...

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Dirac Connoisseur 88 06 feb 2026 6:31 pm

This seems a bit too simplistic for a 25-year-old wine. But the price reflects that.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Sherry, dark chocolate.
Вкус	86	It feels a bit watery.
Финиш	86	The aftertaste was a bit short.

jam_liang Expert Senior 85 02 jul 2026 10:33 am

It's fair to say that the cheapest models, with a standard 25-year lifespan, are reasonably priced.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

g2ther Expert Senior 87 18 jul 2026 11:09 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

CrilleVBG Expert Senior 91 08 jul 2010 11:18 am

Very complex whisky. So much sherry, and so smooth. Wonderful...

Angelos Expert Senior 91 29 mar 2014 7:44 pm

I AM IMPRESSED !

KayMeertens Connoisseur 87 19 feb 2015 11:25 pm

Goethe Connoisseur 87 15 jun 2015 9:54 pm

A lot of intensity for a 25-year old sherry whisky. Dark. But not as dark in colour as expected (due to x-filled sherry casks). Concerning price/performance ratio: 8/10

theendh Expert Junior 87 02 dec 2015 7:58 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

ErzWhisky Expert Senior 88 01 mar 2016 12:51 pm

JohannesB Expert Senior 90 12 mar 2016 4:22 pm

A very good whisky! And also the first Glenfarclas who can really convince me. In old age they are getting better and better. Here, very good refill barrels were selected and created a great complexity and harmony. And: Where else can you get a 25-year-old malt in this outstanding quality for under € 100?

Opeth83 Expert Senior 85 29 jan 2017 3:33 pm

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

WhiskyMonster Member Senior 82 19 feb 2017 2:02 am

нос 75 · вкус 72 · финиш 93

croz Expert Senior 88 12 jul 2017 5:36 pm

Wow! This is really a good dram, elegant, well balanced and still reasonable priced

thijs100 Connoisseur 85 15 aug 2017 2:04 pm

Easygoing, but not completely convincing, as I was hoping to find a little more depth in such a well-aged whisky.

Calmar Connoisseur 90 04 oct 2017 8:20 am

Now this is much better than the indistinct 21-year-old, here you have depth and richness, a lot of shades and semitones in all components, an excellent balance, one of those rare cases when 43% is enough, all that the producer wanted to express fit perfectly and without remnant within the framework of a commercial fortress, I take off my hat ...

whatthefusel Member Senior 90 16 dec 2017 2:33 pm

нос 92 · вкус 98 · финиш 90

Nosingbär Expert Senior 87 20 jan 2018 7:46 pm

Reminding me in his restraint and in his wood tones of the Knockando 21. A little more alcohol percentages here might have led to more versatility and individual adaptability, which would have been good for this whisky. What he has to offer in terms of profile and flavors but I like the mouthfeel is appealing thanks to the 43% that it could still be. 87/100

laurensl Expert Junior 87 19 aug 2018 5:54 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 84

Cask1988 Connoisseur — 10 aug 2019 4:04 pm

How do they do it? I mean.. 25yo quality single malt OB, for less then 100 euro's. comparable aged OB's go for 2-3 times that amount. Fair enough, I don't think it's comparable in terms of quality. Take for example Glengoyne 25 or Glenlivet 25, that is a whole other dimension imho. But, in it's own class, this still is a very deserving single malt expression from Glenfarclas, which I would definitely recommend for you to buy

Lenart Expert Junior 89 16 oct 2020 4:07 pm

BLIND PROVEN Great value proposition and iconic dark rich sherry whisky at low abv. Beautiful dark sherry nose with figs and dates, as the most attractive notes, velvety texture, rich and comfortable taste. Recommended offering for people, that have a hard time with high abv liquors.

TechnOBY Connoisseur 88 22 oct 2020 11:01 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Macquu Newbie 89 29 dec 2020 8:54 pm

Scent floral, honey, vanilla. Full flavor and soft, sherry sweet, spicy. Aftertaste nice and long, oak with a little smoke, chocolate. Glass full of tears.

Myst111 Expert Senior 85 01 jan 2021 6:18 pm

I'm going for 4th fill sherry barrel. If there were a newer barrel in the game, this whisky would be much more complex. Please don't get it wrong, the whisky is not bad, hence the 85 points, but there are some 12 year olds who are better.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Apricot, vanilla, nut, honeydew melon, mango and orange zest.
Вкус	85	Apricot, fruity, spicy in the background, some grapefruit
Финиш	83	medium, wood and bitter notes remain

tribe Connoisseur 87 10 sep 2021 5:15 pm

ok, it was one of the best piglets, even if most of them don't exactly meet my taste. somehow i always have a taste of iron with me.

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

gossm01 Connoisseur 86 01 jul 2022 7:40 pm

It has a relatively oily viscosity and its bouquet is of moderate intensity. I have aromas of apples, vanilla and caramel. Moderately complex. Rather dry in taste. He has noticeable alcohol and a medium body.

dapoinbua Connoisseur 90 05 sep 2022 9:03 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 86 19 oct 2022 12:26 am

A fine sherry nose. Unfortunately, the oak flavor dominates in the taste, even a subtle alcohol note is noticeable (despite 25yo and 43%!). The age is primarily expressed in the finish, which is shown as long with sherry, spice and a tart note. Other distilleries deliver far more at 25 years. Unfortunately also at a much higher price...

Boe Expert Junior 87 28 dec 2023 11:49 pm

I really liked it for 90 euros back then

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

RichardPsmith Expert Senior 86 28 feb 2024 2:27 pm

The aroma is surprisingly not a sweet aroma, less sherry. More freshness, fruit (less dried). The taste is more wood and fresh fruit. White sugar, molasses.

manspear Expert Senior 85 07 jul 2024 4:02 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

martinbutterfly Expert Senior 86 13 sep 2024 11:06 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Feorag86 Expert Senior 85 11 may 2025 8:31 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Apricots, strawberries, cinnamon rolls, rooibos tea, oranges and walnuts
Вкус	85	Orange juice, dates, nutmeg, cloves, red grapes and tamarind
Финиш	84	Dark chocolate, tannins, raisins and black pepper

getz Expert Junior 88 09 oct 2013 4:02 pm

Glenfarclas distillery was founded in 1836 with two stills. The distillery has also been called Glenfarclas- Glenlivet, no guesses where in Speyside the distillery is to be found! In 1960 the number of stills was increased from two to four, and a further two were added in 1976. They are the largest stills on Speyside. Both American Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks are important in the ageing of Glenfarclas.

Malt Hans Connoisseur 90 21 mar 2014 8:25 pm

Fruity and spicy aroma, apples, mango, passion fruit, kiwi, cardamom, nutmeg and vanilla. Vanilla sweet taste, soft tannins, mint, eucalyptus, cardamom, cinnamon, sweet mustard, toffee and malt. Long, herbal and malty end.

Fable Expert Senior 86 19 aug 2014 12:27 pm

нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 85 02 may 2015 9:59 pm

a beautiful old sherry man who was not killed by sherry.

Koloman Expert Senior 90 05 jul 2015 8:21 am

Despite the long shelf life in ex-sherry casks, not all other flavors are drowned in sherry; Dried fruits and oak dominate next to the sherry.

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Maczet Expert Senior 90 18 oct 2015 8:12 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Whisky-Connaisseur Expert Senior — 24 feb 2016 6:31 pm

This is a great after dinner malt. Complex, rich and highly enjoyable. Full of delicate sweet, fruity and creamy flavours, perfectly balanced with lovely spices and a slightly bitter touch of chocolate, nutts and cocoa. If you haven't had an all time favourite Speyside single malt yet, here it is! Highly recommended! https://www.facebook.com/Whisky-Connaisseur-550443305109776

Thermidor Connoisseur 88 26 may 2016 9:48 pm

The sacher and cocoa aromas are the marker that separates this most from the younger or older OBs next to it. In the others they weren't as prominent.

WhiskyMonster Member Senior 82 19 feb 2017 2:00 am

Must be one of the cheapest 25yo expressions available making this is great value for money

dRambo Connoisseur 88 13 nov 2017 2:54 pm

нос 90 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

larswehmeier Connoisseur 84 30 jan 2018 8:41 pm

A strong, voluminous and very mature malt.

TomAndIngrid Connoisseur 88 11 mar 2018 6:00 pm

Overall, a very mild, delicious dram. Balanced and fine.

нос 93 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Dre73 Connoisseur 88 29 may 2018 10:51 pm

Nice quiet 'sherried' whisky, beautiful notes of red fruit, raisin, plums in the scent. Chocolate and caramel, red fruit in the taste. Very pleasant.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

IceN Member Senior 88 14 sep 2018 8:45 am

A good Glenfarclas, the only one in the standard range that could convince me. If you can get it under 100 € / 90 € it is definitely a bargain, but nothing that pulls me out of the chair, but it is still too closed & monotonous, which should be a criterion for this price.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	In the aroma, he clearly has his strengths. What I noticed besides the typical sherry notes, which are unfortunately very much in the background, is the quite intense "fir-tree" which creeps into the nose. For me a very successful aroma.
Вкус	83	Strangely not much going on. Still much more intense than the younger GF's from this squad. Young, fresh fruits like apples and oranges are accompanied by this very very subtle sherry note. Finally, of course, the unavoidable wooden board.
Финиш	85	Medium long and warming, one would say if one had to describe a disappointing departure .... Bad is this not, but at 25 years and regardless of the age seen € 100 in the price, there's much nicer on the market.

Flou Expert Junior 86 28 jan 2020 11:27 pm

This bottle has been on my whisky shelf for years and now it is time and I finally have the whisky in the glass. In the nose I immediately have a nice fruitiness and sweetness with plums, dates, raisins, sour cherry, grapefruit, lemon zest and a little ripe peach. It is a mixture of a sour, fresh and a deep dark fruitiness, accompanied by a very present note of dark chocolate. Hazelnuts, nutmeg, some cinnamon and aromas from old furniture and old books complete the variety of aromas. Overall, the sour flavors are too dominant for me. The whisky pours into the mouth with a very strong alcoholic sharpness for the rather low alcohol content. The fruity notes mentioned in the aroma can be felt in the mouth rather discreetly, the wood from the oak barrel clearly dominates here. The dark chocolate spreads, accompanied by black pepper, a little menthol, a hint of cinnamon, strong tannins that are already in the direction of espresso or coffee beans covered with dark chocolate. Associations of old furniture reappear, but rather discreetly. The spiciness with pepper and nutmeg remains in the finish. Dark chocolate with lemon and orange peel, coffee and then the dark fruits and a little sweetness come out again. Overall, the whisky looks more acidic in the nose and tart and spicy in the mouth than expected. If I had blind tasted I would probably have appreciated the whisky younger. For me it is still better than the 18 or 21 year old Glenfarclas from the standard range. The price / performance ratio is great, where else can you find a 25 year old malt at this price? But age is not everything. For me, the whisky has no chance against the Glendronach Allardice or Parliament. I give it 86/100 points. A solid malt, but a whole league below most family casks.

TechnOBY Connoisseur 88 12 sep 2020 11:59 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Macquu Newbie 89 29 dec 2020 8:49 pm

Scent floral, honey, vanilla. Full flavor and soft, sherry sweet, spicy. Aftertaste nice and long, oak with a little smoke, chocolate. Glass full of tears.

Astrid Connoisseur 88 05 apr 2021 2:16 pm

Retaste Batch L 6 06 19

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Honey and vanilla, candied pineapple and apricot, spicy oak and hazelnuts, sherry and raisins, caramel and fine cinnamon dust, banana and coconut, prunes and dates, orange and dark chocolate, almonds and cloves, slightly oily and salty notes with mint and balsamic vinegar, blackberry , Cedar and biscuit, herb butter, earthy
Вкус	86	old and spicy oak with clove and cinnamon, honey and orange, sherry and plum liqueur, a lot of cocoa and a little caramel, almonds and hazelnuts, slightly oily and grassy, cherry, vanilla, pineapple and apricot, earthy with leather
Финиш	86	Sherry and plum, velvety spicy oak and cinnamon, vanilla, slightly salty balsamic traces, hazelnuts and also walnuts, some barley malt, slightly grassy-metallic, chocolatey cocoa with a hint of sulfur and pepper, apple, blanched almonds, honey

riegerjonas Expert Senior 83 11 apr 2021 4:00 pm

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Gous Connoisseur 89 21 nov 2021 3:58 pm

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Teomarg Connoisseur 89 24 nov 2021 8:55 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

kramimatsimoto Expert Senior 84 26 jan 2022 10:59 pm

Easily drinkable and a PLV hit. I like it a little better than the 21st but not outstanding N - Shortbread, Sugared Apricots, Peach, Light Plum, Vanilla M - sweet start with light fruits and vanilla. caramel candy. Slightly bitter medium-length finish

Dram Brigade Expert Senior 84 02 may 2022 2:28 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Honey, dried fruit
Вкус	82
Финиш	82

Georges Connoisseur 89 10 may 2023 10:52 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Sweet, sherry, fruity (pineapple, oranges, nectarines, peaches), spicy (cinnamon), figs, tea, nutty, sultanas
Вкус	90	Sweet, sherry, stewed fruit (oranges, peaches, apricots), chocolate, toffee, liquorice, berries, coffee
Финиш	89	Medium long, sweet, oaky, spicy (cinnamon, salty, ginger), tobacco, cocoa

DramALife Connoisseur 86 12 jul 2023 8:08 pm

S 7 It's been quite some time since I last had this. This time it's a 2019 bottling. The nose precisely reflected its age albeit a bit thin due to the abv. Glenfarclas was never known as a Sherry bomb producer and it’s no different to the 25yo. Sherry is enhancing its complexity while not masking the distillate’s character, expertly executed expression. Nothing particularly stands out, but all are very harmonic. Guess this is why Glenfarclas is one of the first distilleries that’s able to market their whiskies as Single Malt. It has that blend-like mellowness, but at the same time complex enough to keep the Single Malt drinkers entertained. Used to be of great value, but at the new RRP, this falls short of expectations. 86-90 - A to-share bottle

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Very mellow, slightly nose-cooling. Wet Sherry oak. Cooked cereals. Golden raisins. Wine gums. Honey. Vintage leather jacket. White pears, yellow peaches, figs. Milk chocolate cookies. Mint Sprigs. A whiff of spices and vanilla.
Вкус	86	Medium bodied. More raisins. Now also dried fruit chunks: pears, apples, oranges. Spices are quite prominent for 25yo and 43% abv. Nutmeg, cloves, ginger, peppercorns. Cinnamon bun. Fairly malty. Bitter oak. The Sherry is setting the baseline without overtaking the distillate.
Финиш	85	Medium, slowly drying finish. Fizzy spices lingering with a touch of juicy fruits, cashews, and oak.

OcO Expert Senior 88 08 apr 2024 4:32 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Ozzyosbourne007 Expert Senior 87 01 mar 2026 5:35 pm

A nice dram for sure, but for 25 years it should come with some more... The low abv does nothing good sadly.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Old caramalized wood. Leather and candied fruits. Some old musty sherry notes.
Вкус	87	Black pepper and chocolate.
Финиш	87	Medium lasting with soft sherry and some spice.

aoto Member Junior 85 20 apr 2026 6:03 am

Mandarins, grapes, wheat. The aromas of young sherry and mature sherry coexist. While it has the sweet and rich aroma typical of Farcras, the taste is very dry and oily. Despite being 25 years old, the oak influence is just right, and the Oloroso grape flavor is prominent. The oak spice is moderate, and the tannins linger long in the finish. Leaving it to stand resulted in a brown sugar aroma. The sherry aroma, characteristic of Farcras in the finish, became even more intense.

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 88

Feusi Connoisseur 89 05 oct 2011 10:07 am

A wonderful bottling, a specialy with that price.

Erik Elixir Connoisseur 88 16 jul 2012 10:49 pm

N: coffee, orange, mint, pepper, lemon, exotic fruits - pineapple and meaty T: starts very dusty, wood and orange F: tobacco and melon

Alex Connoisseur 89 30 sep 2012 6:06 am

getz Expert Junior 88 09 oct 2013 4:01 pm

This is not just a bottle of 25-year-old Highland Malt. It is the result of 170 years of tradition and experience of secrets carried and nurtured through six generations of my family here in the heart of Speyside. Many have wondered at the origins of the unique taste of Glenfarclas. Some believe the secret lies in the tumbling waters of the Green Burn married with fresh highland air. Others believe it id our great copper stills, which continue to be direct fired and some believe the secret is my family

alectron Connoisseur 89 20 jan 2014 3:27 am

no surprises but very nicely balanced & pleasant. Transferring previous Note (2012.01.02) content into a Tasting Note.

Koloman Expert Senior 90 05 jan 2015 7:34 pm

нос 88 · вкус 92 · финиш 90

Jean-Brice Expert Senior 85 19 may 2015 8:24 am

beautiful expression without complexity

smaeksle Expert Senior — 13 jun 2015 11:16 pm

Great PLV and a good malt.

recursiewhisky Expert Senior — 30 jan 2016 10:43 am

A very lovely single malt with a restrained sherry influence. The fruitiness, rich caramel and oak flavours are real nicely balanced resulting in a complex and highly enjoyable whisky. And the price to quality ratio is unbeatable IMHO. This dram needs some time in the glass and can take a view drops of water (if you like that). I can certainly recommend this dram! http://www.worldwhisky.nl/review-372-glenfarclas-25-year/

Glennie Expert Senior 90 27 mar 2016 9:50 pm

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 89

LordBellamy Connoisseur 83 10 apr 2016 6:18 pm

Nose: well-integrated sherry, not too strong, nougat / hazelnut, some coffee, toffee, orange marmalade Taste: Oranges with sherry, very nutty Finish: medium, nutty / almonds, light toffee notes, some wood Conclusion: delicious, but for the age you would have expected much more complexity, so overall rather disappointing - 83 points

Kahzarr Member Senior 85 14 may 2016 1:02 pm

нос 78 · вкус 82 · финиш 87

Ecki86 Expert Senior 86 20 aug 2016 12:08 am

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Kalle208 Expert Junior 89 18 oct 2016 7:54 pm

MM-Speyside Expert Senior 80 31 dec 2016 10:46 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 68

dRambo Connoisseur 88 13 nov 2017 2:50 pm

Very nice malt and the youngest of the Glenfarclas standards I really like. More fruit than oak - but a bit closed - you need a little patience until it opens, a gentleman no sherry bomb

TomAndIngrid Connoisseur 88 11 mar 2018 5:46 pm

You can not keep it in the mouth long enough, very delicate. Mild and yet full of character.

TechnOBY Connoisseur 88 16 mar 2019 11:36 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	honey, fresh fruits lightly sweet, a lot of fresh fruits
Вкус	86	fruity, heather, no sweets at all
Финиш	86	medium long

toklian Connoisseur 86 20 may 2019 11:11 pm

N21 P21 F21 B21

Cobo Expert Senior 83 07 nov 2019 10:22 pm

Only a tired imitation of former glories ... sad ...

Jeig Expert Junior 88 11 nov 2019 9:52 am

Full aroma and great 25 years whisky, the bottle was opened for long and at 20% level so it didn’t take long for the dram to open up. If you like 15 years old, you’ll like this.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Sweet nose, raisin, complexity that you expect from 25 years dram
Вкус	88	Silky smooth, sweet, dried fruits and delicious. Slight spiciness towards the end.
Финиш	87	Medium to Long finish, slight bitterness but not too much. No water needed.

Macquu Newbie 89 29 dec 2020 8:49 pm

Scent floral, honey, vanilla. Full flavor and soft, sherry sweet, spicy. Aftertaste nice and long, oak with a little smoke, chocolate. Glass full of tears.

The_Osprey Expert Senior 85 22 jun 2021 1:17 pm

JUNE 2021 Glenfarclas 25yo 43%. Not that dark for the age. Aroma is horseradish, wasabi, some crystalised ginger, soft plasticky sherry. Takes a little while to open up. Not really what I was expecting. Taste is quite oak-forward but not over-oaked bitter or tannic, not that much sherry character oddly, quite a compact tight clean flavour with no rough edges but not that much complexity or excitement either. Surprisingly lacking in fruit character. Little touches of mixed dark and white chocolate start creeping out. Even some trace suggestions of peat. It's drinkable and enjoyable but based on other Glenfarclas (and particularly the 21yo) I was hoping for more. I find it hard to believe that it's 100% oloroso cask aged as the sherry notes are just not that vibrant - can't be many first fill casks! 3.4/81 SEP 2022 Glenfarclas Aged 25 Years, HSMSW, 43%. 50ml miniature Sep 2022. Dark golden or light amber. Aroma is char, burnt twigs, charcoal and spent barbecue briquettes, touch of browned apple but that’s subtle in comparison to the char. After a sip the char seems to die down and more barley malt comes through. Body is watery. Taste is light and easy although there’s a pleasant spiciness suggestive of chilli, similar to the 10 year old. Some eggnog or nutmeg. Sits on the palate like water and there’s none of the building intensity of alcohol like there is in most whiskies. You could hold this in your mouth for minutes, literally. All the while there are simple barley malt and oak flavours. Lots of pleasant husky grain lingers on. Quite nicely balanced. Very easy to drink and some nice simple flavours going on. No complaints about this. It will not wow you but you’ll find that you enjoyed the 50ml pour and will wonder how it disappeared so quickly. It’s the she sort of whisky that I might have rated higher if my sample had been 100ml instead of 50ml, as you sort of get caught up in that simple but pleasant, balanced flavour profile. A 70cl bottle of this would only last me 7 drinking nights if drunk solely (not quite even 2 weeks), so at £215 that’s not great value. Personally I’ll stick to the many good beers and whiskies available at a lower price, but this is solid too. 3.55/85

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