Glenfarclas, The Family Cask Release VIII #4186 Sherry Butt Bottled 2011

GLENFARCLAS “THE FAMILY CASKS” RELEASE VIII – CASK #4186 (SHERRY BUTT), BOTTLED 2011

Single Cask Speyside Whisky | Rare, Powerful, and Exceptionally Complex

Region: Speyside, Scotland
Base: 100% Malted Barley
Style: Full-bodied, cask strength, and intensely sherried with profound depth

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Deep and expressive, with aromas of dried fruit, raisin, and fig layered with dark chocolate, espresso, leather, and rich oak spice

Palate:
Powerful and concentrated, showcasing sherried fruit, molasses, and toffee with notes of spice, roasted nuts, tobacco, and a hint of balsamic complexity

Structure:
Full-bodied with a rich, viscous texture, high concentration, and finely integrated oak from extended maturation

Finish:
Long, intense, and persistent, with lingering dried fruit, spice, and a deep, warming sherry character

In Summary

Glenfarclas “The Family Casks” series represents some of the distillery’s most exceptional and collectible single cask releases. Each bottling is drawn from an individual cask, offering a unique and unrepeatable expression of the house style.

Cask #4186, a sherry butt bottled in 2011, delivers a powerful and deeply complex profile, showcasing the richness and intensity for which Glenfarclas is renowned. With its natural cask strength and singular character, it is a whisky for true connoisseurs and collectors.

Production Notes

Single cask release from a sherry butt, bottled at natural cask strength with no chill filtration or added colouring. Part of Release VIII of the Family Casks series, produced in limited quantities and individually numbered.

Drinking Window

Now: Ready to enjoy—benefits from a few drops of water
Peak: Now–2040+
Cellaring Potential: Does not evolve significantly in bottle

Food Pairing

Dark chocolate and rich desserts
Dried fruits and spiced dishes
Cigars and after-dinner indulgence
Best enjoyed neat or with water to open up complexity

Bottle Size: 700 ml
ABV: Cask Strength (varies by bottling)