Glenfarclas 1990 21 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2258

Jul 3, 2026, 23:55:19

Had a dram today that felt like a big, rich soup – loads of meat bouillon, a touch of parsley, and sweet dates and figs dancing around. There's a coffee kick I love, plus hints of agave and a whisper of pastis. The finish is huge, nearly perfect, with a jammy side fighting back against a slightly obvious oak. Smooth at 57% vol, dark amber in the glass, and that perfect aftertaste lingers. 🥃☕

Whiskyspace Notes 2178

Jun 28, 2026, 07:01:27

This dram’s got a proper dark amber glow, like something you’d find in an old wooden cabinet. The nose is all about this huge, polished version of the 2002 – maybe that’s the oak talking – but there’s also hints of agave and a rather meaty depth that makes me think of a proper beef bouillon, even a touch of Havana cigar smoke. I love all this coffee in it, mingles with figs and sultanas, like a fruit cake soaked in something stronger. There’s a saltiness too, and a hint of liquorice that’s quite unexpected. It’s kind of smooth at 57% vol, but water makes it a little dry, which is a shame. The palate is huge – jammy side fighting back against that oak that became a notch too obvious. Bitter chocolate and dates come through, along with a lovely-lovely nose of pencil shavings and soups? Odd, but weirdly appealing. The aftertaste lingers, very long, with touches of prunes and PX sherry notes. Qualitys extremely high so far, and despite the oak getting a bit loud, it’s still excellent. Maybe a splash more water next time – this one’s got legs, but it’s not messing about. ☕🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1978

Jun 24, 2026, 16:56:56

This dram hits you right away with a massive, rich body—like a polished take on something from 2002, but with way more depth. The nose is all over the shop in the best way: pencil shavings, bitter chocolate, and this strange but lovely hint of pastis that I can’t quite pin down. There’s a proper meaty character here, almost like a bouillon soup, with prunes, dates, and figs dancing around. The orange liqueur is heavy, but it’s balanced by some agave sweetness and a touch of coffee bitterness. Smooth for 57%? Bloody hell, yeah! The finish’s long and satisfying, with that perfect aftertaste lingering. Taiwan’s influence seems well picked, adding a subtle layer of complexity. Nearly spot on, really. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1921

Jun 24, 2026, 03:29:44

Oof, this is a beast at 57%—smooth as it gets but still packs a punch. First sniff hits like a Havana cigar left too long in the humidor, all dark amber and heavy orange liqueur vibes. Then it’s like someone chucked a handful of sultanas and figs into a pot of beef bouillon soup, with a funny twist of parsley and pencil shavings sneaking in. Water’s a bit mean, dries the mouth out quick. But oh man, the coffee notes hit like a train—love all that bitter chocolate depth. Raisins soaked in PX, a touch of agave sweetness fighting back, and just when you think it’s over, the aftertaste lingers like a very long, meaty hug. Nearly perfect, really. Just a hint of oak overstepping its welcome, but who cares when the rest is this lush? Quality’s top-notch.

Whiskyspace Notes 1280

May 27, 2026, 12:23:29

Wow, dark amber colour really catches the eye. The nose is lovely-lovely with pencil shavings and touches of beef bouillon – kind of meaty and a funny one. At 57% vol, it's surprisingly smooth. Sipping, I get huge coffee notes and on raisins and PX, with figs, dates, and sultanas giving a jammy side fighting back. There's a saltiness and heavy orange liqueur. Water makes it a bit dry, but more zests come out. Quality's extremely high so far, nearly perfect despite the oak becoming a notch too obvious. Reminds me of many old rums, polished and excellent. I love all this! 😊