Glenfarclas Family Casks 2005 #2461 – Single Cask Sherry Butt 59.7%

A real gem from one of Scotland’s most traditional distilleries. Glenfarclas Family Casks 2005 #2461 is an uncompromising single cask bottling, bottled straight from the cask without dilution. It is Highland single malt whisky in its most intense and authentic form – created for collectors and connoisseurs who want to experience Glenfarclas up close.

This exclusive bottling comes from a single sherry butt and offers everything that has made Glenfarclas world famous: depth, power and classic sherry maturation. At 59.7% ABV, the whisky delivers an explosive and unadulterated taste experience, just as the Grant family intended.

Only 636 bottles are bottled from cask number 2461, making this Family Cask a coveted release for collectors and passionate whisky enthusiasts alike.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Intense and rich with notes of dark sherry, raisins, figs, dried fruit and nuts. Deep oak sweetness accompanied by spices, leather and a hint of chocolate.

Flavor: Rich and powerful mouthfeel. Dried fruit, dates and dark caramel meld with spicy oak, cocoa and warm spices. The alcoholic strength adds weight without overpowering the complexity.

Finish: Long, warm and persistent with sherry, spice, oak and an elegant bittersweet finish.

The history of the house

Glenfarclas is still family owned and run today by the sixth generation of the Grant family. Since 1836, the distillery has been known for its uncompromising approach to quality, traditional open fire distilling and consistent use of sherry casks. The Family Casks range is the family’s tribute to their warehouses and their history – each bottling is a unique moment from Glenfarclas’ treasury.

• Product type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Glenfarclas Family Casks
• Distilled: 2005
• Bottling date: 10/06/2021
• Cask number: 2461
• Cask type: Sherry Butt
• Number of bottles: 636
• Alcoholic strength: 59.7%
• Bottler: J&G Grant, Glenfarclas Distillery
• Origin: Speyside, Scotland