This Glenfarclas 1968/2009 is a private Family Cask bottling by the Lindores Society to celebrate their 5th Anniversary. It will be presented at the Lindores Whisky Fest on the 24th and 25th of October 2009.

One of their founding fathers, Luc Timmermans (the man behind whiskysamples.eu), is a well-known Glenfarclas collector. He picked this 41 years old 1968 vintage (his birth year), matured in a sherry cask from the excellent bodega Gonzalez Byass.

Glenfarclas 1968 (51%, OB 2009, Family cask for Luc Timmermans, cask #699, Lindores 5th Anniversary, 35 btl.)

Nose: very sophisticated. Complex layers of fruit mixed with sweeter notes of marzipan and marshmallows. Gentle sherry with honey and some vanilla. Cinnamon, pepper, toffee and cake. Some wax / oak polish, which brings it close to old Clynelish at times. A real gentleman. Mouth: big attack, fruity with hints of leather. Fresh raspberry jam and plums. Again slightly peppery with added notes of cloves. Very punchy and slightly meaty. Finish: very long, on spicy oranges. Hints of tobacco. Getting drier.

Superb Glenfarclas. Though the oak is certainly present, it’s never excessive, and the whole is never tired either. An example of perfect sherry balance. Definitely one to try if you’re visiting the LWS Fest. Available for
€ 295 (cheap if you compare it to offical 1968 Family casks).

Score: 93/100