We've always loved Glenfarclas. As you may or may not know, this distillery is one of the last independently owned in all of Scotland. It's owned by the Grant family. It also happens to be on most knowledgeable people's list of top distilleries and has consistently provided us with excellent sherried Speyside offerings at incredible prices. We've had success finding single casks in their vast warehouse system, but found that current market conditions have made purchasing a single cask from the Grants rather cost-prohibitive. Negotiating the price down on those casks is also out of the question as wholesalers worldwide are privy to the price structure and the Grants are very loyal and fair. With that option off the table we decided to get creative. Those single casks have a set price list, but picking multiple casks for one bottling afforded us some flexibility. We knew we were onto the next crazy value, but we never imagined how versatile a multi-cask bottling could be. So, into the warehouse we went. George bragged about the quality of the 1990 vintage, but we had no idea how special they were until we were standing in front of the barrels. These casks are from a sequential lot of first fill Oloroso sherry butts at 24 years old. Without a doubt, 'Farclas fans will be pleased, but this bottling is approachable enough for even the most novice whisky lover to appreciate.

Proprietary Bottlings

A miniature (50ml) of Glenfarclas 105. The label bears the facsimile signature of John L.S. Grant.

Glenfarclas is produced in the following proprietary bottlings:

• 10 year old 40% vol.
• 12 year old 43% vol.
• 15 year old 46% vol.
• 17 year old 43% vol.
• 18 year old 43% vol. - Travel Retail Exclusive
• 21 year old 43% vol.
• 25 year old 43% vol.
• 30 year old 43% vol.
• 40 year old 46% vol.
• 40 year old Scottish Classic 43% vol.
• 105 (Cask Strength) 60% vol.
• 105 (Cask Strength) Aged 20 Years 60% vol.

In 2007 Glenfarclas launched The Family Casks, a collection of 43 single cask bottlings, with one from every year from 1952 to 1994. In January 2011 Glenfarclas released a limited edition bottling to mark the distillery's 175th anniversary.