Glenfarclas 2014 Cask #5191 Cherry Whisky – 64.4%

The story of this whiskey begins in 2014 at the independent Glenfarclas Distillery, where it was distilled in directly fired copper stills. The distillate spent its entire maturation period in the cool, damp Dunnage Warehouses of the Grant family, deeply rooted in Speyside. At the heart of this bottling is the first-fill sherry butt numbered 5191, which imparted its complex character to the spirit over the course of twelve years before it was finished in August 2026.

In the glass, this single malt displays a magnificent, natural mahogany color. The bouquet is characterized by an intense sherry depth, underpinned by ripe dried fruits and a malty underlying sweetness. On the palate, the full strength of 64.4% ABV unfolds, with notes of dark berries and toasted oak meeting a delicate caramel texture. The finish is remarkably long, leaving behind a characteristic Demerara sweetness as well as elegant, spicy wood notes.