New Release: Glenfarclas 1977-2015 38yo Official for The Whisky Hoop #8203 47.1%

Another masterpiece bottle from The Whisky Hoop has been added. Glenfarclas GLENFARCLAS 1977-2015 38yo OB for THE WHISKY HOOP #8203 47.1% One of 210 bottles, plain hogshead The aroma features strong orange cream, subtle peach and pear, nuts, vanilla, a slightly damp and refined barley note, honey, richness, with estery fruits becoming more pronounced over time. On the palate, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that expands into complexity, clearly showing orange cream, pear, nuts, vanilla, and honey's rich sweetness. There is a pleasant woodiness and tannin, along with gentle barley umami that gives a sense of body. The finish leaves a faint peat, offering a rich and intoxicating drinking experience. 【Very Good】 This Glenfarclas 1977, aged 38 years, was released by The Whisky Hoop in June of this year. Following the previous Christmas Malt 1990, this is the second official bottling of Glenfarclas. This time, it's from a plain cask rather than a sherry cask. When thinking of 70s Glenfarclas in plain casks, there's a strong image of the highly fruity malt reminiscent of Benriach, which had been bottled several times by Shinoya. While expecting a similar profile for this cask, it turned out to be completely different. The aroma certainly has the intoxicating fruity notes typical of long-aged Speyside, which become more pronounced over time but aren't overly dominant. Instead, the impression was left by the well-rounded barley notes, nuts, and cream elements that remained. Extremely rich and complex yet entirely natural, with no chemical nuances at all. The mouthfeel is very smooth due to its long aging and slightly lower alcohol content. From there, it expands into complexity, with the orange cream and nut notes being particularly impressive, while the woodiness adds depth without overpowering. The finish is rich and intoxicating. Perhaps due to the plain cask, a pleasant barley character and its umami remain, which is unexpected for such long aging. Though well-rounded, there's no over-ripeness or dryness, and the body is solid—this was a very favorable impression. Though not a sherry cask Glenfarclas, it feels like a classic long-aged Speyside malt with minimal embellishment, and I believe it's a masterpiece in terms of deliciousness. It might be my favorite bottling from The Whisky Hoop so far. During this trip to Scotland, I selected the Glenfarclas casks. After tasting so many, it's no surprise that only the best were chosen—this is a standout quality.