Two tasters I bought on impulse in York.
Let’s start with Glenfarclas 105. Cask strength sherried whiskies are my favorites. So I was rather looking forward to try it out. But it is one of the worst whiskeys I’ve ever had, especially if we take the cost into account. I imagine that’s what all whiskeys taste like to someone who hates whiskeys. Just like drinking wood polish. Yes, it has taste, but far for pleasant.
How about Glenfarclas 15, though? Surely it must be smoother at 46% ABV and aged for longer? It does have a nicer warmth to it, sure. But it still tastes like wood polish, just a bit more dilluted.
I don’t think this has anything to do with being a 5cl taster either, as taster of Bunnahabhain 12 was fantastic, and so was Glen Scotia 15.
I know Glenfarclas has its own fans. But I’m surely won’t be one of them.