Sherry casks are awesome! They give a whisky taste, character and distinction. If they appear in combination with an immense peatiness or a high ABV, they might also add a certain “darkness” to the spirit; some kinda hard-to-define and impossible-to-resist quality that turns the dram into a forbidden fruit in liquid form. When talking about sherry bombs, i.e. whiskies that fly their sherry colors with particular pride, the Glenfarclas 105 almost always gets a mention. The reason is simple. This dram, which got its name from an old-school method of figuring out the alcohol content with the aid of gun powder, is an exceptional single malt whisky thoroughly shaped by the sherry casks it was matured in. Plus, it comes with a staggering 60 per cent and is sold for an absolute no-brainer price! When you are new to sherried whiskies, you definitely want to check the Glenfarclas 105 out. And when you are already a fan of such pours, you do not want go without it anymore.

by Tobi

Eye: “Squirrel” brown.
Nose: Stewed apples, vanilla pods and strawberry jam on butter toast. The high ABV is present, but not biting in the nose.
Palate: Fruit, wood, malt and alcohol come together, forming an irresistible union. Dried plums and sour cherries are among the dominating notes in this sherry-laden tidal wave of awesomeness.
Finish: That’s why you call it sherry bomb, not sherry spark! The 105 is massive, muscular and bound to stay!

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region: Scotland (Highlands)
Age: No Age Statement
Alc. volume: 60%
Bottle size: 1.0 litres
Price range: ~40.00 Euro
More info: http://www.glenfarclas.co.uk/