Glenfarclas 105 is a whisky that announces itself before the cork even leaves the bottle. It’s bold, unapologetic, and rooted in the Grant family’s passion for full-bodied, sherry-rich Highland malt. Opening this bottle feels like stepping into a traditional dunnage warehouse, dark, cool, and heavy with the aroma of casks that have breathed life into whisky for generations.

Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Brand: Glenfarclas | Category: Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 60% | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Volume: 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Intense and powerful. Notes of dark dried fruits, roasted nuts, toffee, sherry-soaked oak, and a hint of spice rise with unmistakable cask-strength energy.
Palate: Big, warm, and commanding. Flavors of rich malt, burnt sugar, dried figs, cocoa, and oak spice explode on the palate with bold texture. Water reveals softer layers of vanilla, caramel, and gentle fruit sweetness.
Finish: Long, warm, and assertive. Lingering sherry, spice, oak, and a touch of chocolate fade slowly with a satisfying heat.

Production Details
Glenfarclas 105 is bottled at natural cask strength, preserving the powerful character developed in their signature Oloroso sherry casks. The whisky is untouched by chill filtration or dilution, allowing its full depth, weight, and flavor intensity to shine. It’s an honest expression of distillery craft, pure high-strength Highland muscle.

Perfect For
The seasoned whisky drinker. Perfect for slow, thoughtful sipping, pairing with dark chocolate, or enjoying during evenings when you want something with real impact. A must-have for sherry lovers and fans of bold, uncompromising malts.

Expert Notes
Critics consistently praise Glenfarclas 105 as one of the best-value cask-strength whiskies in the world. Its combination of high ABV, old-school sherry character, and distillery purity makes it a benchmark for affordable powerhouse single malts.

Customer Reviews
"Explosive flavor and beautiful sherry depth. A staple on my shelf."
"Water transforms it. Goes from huge and fiery to rich and silky."
"One of the best cask-strength whiskies for the price. Absolutely delivers."

Interesting Fact
Glenfarclas was one of the first distilleries to bottle whisky at cask strength for regular release. The original ‘105’ designation comes from the old British proof system, 105 proof equals 60% ABV.

Serving Suggestions
Start neat to appreciate its raw power. Add a few drops of water to open layers of fruit, malt, and sweetness. Best enjoyed slowly, in a heavy-bottomed glass, on a quiet evening.

Distillery Background
Family-owned since 1865, Glenfarclas is one of the great guardians of traditional Highland whisky. Known for their unwavering dedication to sherry cask maturation, they produce rich, full-bodied malts that celebrate heritage over trend. The 105 stands as a bold expression of their identity, strong, sherried, and unmistakably Glenfarclas.