Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2015-02-25 | Good

Glenfarclas 5 Year Old Official Tall Bottle Circulated in the 1970s

Glenfarclas GLENFARCLAS 5yo Original Bottling Tall Bottle 40% Circulated in the 1970s
Bottle #グレンファークラス(GLENFARCLAS)
It gave the impression of a graceful, well-aged lady in her 80s. Glenfarclas GLENFARCLAS 5yo Original Bottling Tall Bottle 40% Circulated in the 1970s The aroma carries a weathered, old-world character with notes of aged well water grass, lemon, old white wine, white flowers, a faint touch of perfume-like elements akin to osmanthus, and a fresh, gentle malty sweetness. Upon drinking, it offers a light, refreshing lemonade-like sweetness with a pronounced acidity and a delicate malty finish. The body is light yet clean in flavor. 【Good, Interesting】 This Glenfarclas 5 Year Old Tall Bottle is believed to have been circulated in the 1970s. Naturally, it exhibits a matured, faded character, with subtle perfume-like elements reminiscent of osmanthus. However, it also retains fresh citrus, floral notes, and a sense of aged botanicals alongside gentle malty undertones. The balance of sweetness and acidity is pleasant, resulting in a light, clean drinking experience. Short-term water-added bottles, like this one (5 years of aging with added water), tend to show significant aging changes post-bottling. This bottle, indeed, feels past its prime with age. However, despite the strong sense of aging, it lacks obvious deterioration or off-putting flavors, likely due to good storage conditions. It was smooth to drink and the experience wasn't unpleasant. Though past its prime, this bottle offered an intriguing drinking experience. It evoked the image of a graceful, well-aged lady in her 80s, making it an interesting find.