Glenfarclas Family Cask 1989 Cask #13007 Single Malt 51,9%

Glenfarclas Family Cask 1989 – Cask #13007 is a rare and exclusive single malt whisky from one of Speyside’s most respected distilleries. Bottled in 2021 as part of the legendary Family Cask series, this whisky represents the authentic style that Glenfarclas is famous for: deep sherry character, complexity and an impressive elegance.

The Family Cask range was created to showcase the distillery’s most unique casks, with each cask bottled separately. This release comes from cask number 13007, a classic Sherry Butt that over the decades has developed a whisky of great depth and intensity. Only 606 bottles were bottled from this cask, making it a coveted bottle for collectors and whisky enthusiasts alike.

A classic sherry cask matured Speyside whisky

Glenfarclas is known for its traditional production and its love of sherry casks. This whisky is matured in a large sherry butt, giving an intense and complex flavor profile with dark fruit, spice and deep sweetness.

Bottled at 51.9% alcohol, the whisky retains its natural power and richness for an intense and authentic experience. At the same time, the balance is impressive – the result of years of patient maturation in the distillery’s traditional Speyside warehouses.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Intense and deep with notes of dried fruit, raisins, dark caramel, sherry, spices and a hint of dark chocolate.

Flavor: Rich and complex with layers of prunes, roasted nuts, honey, spicy oak and dark berries. The classic sherry profile is evident and elegantly integrated.

Finish: Long and warm with lingering notes of dried fruit, spice, oak and light cocoa.

About Glenfarclas Distillery

Glenfarclas Distillery in Speyside is one of the few distilleries in Scotland still owned and run by the same family for generations. The Grant family has been behind the distillery since 1865, maintaining a strong tradition of classic whisky production.

The distillery is particularly known for its use of sherry casks, which give the whisky its characteristic depth and richness. The Family Cask series is a tribute to this tradition and allows whisky lovers to experience unique casks from different vintages.

• Distillery: Glenfarclas
• Region: Speyside
• Country: Scotland
• Series: Family Cask
• Vintage: 1989
• Cask number: 13007
• Cask type: Sherry Butt
• Bottling date: 08/06/2021
• Number of bottles: 606
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 51.9%