June 8, 1865 John Grant bought Glenfarclas 150 years ago today.

His 5th and 6th generation decedents, John and George Grant, filled 10 sherry butts and 10 sherry hogsheads earlier today in commemoration.

The Grand Old Speysider

Saturday, the Men of Malt had a Glenfarclas celebration of their own.

Understated and traditional in presentation, Glenfarclas represents the classic, elegant Speyside style of European oak casks drenched with luscious Spanish sherry in a judicious vatting with some  sherry barrels of American oak.

The vibrant splendor of the 17 year old, the polished singularity of the cognac-like 21 year old, and the mature and oaky depth of the regal 25 year old, all provide an elegant and luscious dram, effortless, beguiling, and oh so quaffable.

£511.19s.0d Family Reserve

They also announced the release of a commemorative bottling, named after the £511.19s.0d their forefather paid to acquire the distillery. From the official newsletter:

“The £511.19s.0d Family Reserve, a non-chill filtered bottling at 43%, is a vatting of predominantly first fill sherry butts which proudly embodies the distillery’s sherry profile, bringing together all the character of this great spirit across the generations. Sweet and rich sherry, like a toffee syrup over a freshly toasted French baguette, the nose promises fresh fruit smothered in heather honey, ending almost like a sweet port. Then a dry yet sweet taste, a lovely balance of fruit, light nuttiness and milk chocolate develop, followed by a very palatable long and easy finish. A copy of the original bill of sale is included with each bottle along with a note from George Grant explaining the significance of the £511.19s.0d Family Reserve to the Grant family tradition.”

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