
The history of distilling at the Recherlich farm in Ballindalloch dates back well before 1836, when the distillery became legally established. At that time the tenant for the farm was Robert Hay. He moved in 1865, and John Grant a local cattle farmer took an interest as he was on the outlook for a staging post between the family farm in Glenlivet and the important nearby market in Elgin. So in 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Recherlich farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas (Glen of the Green Grassland) Distillery. The cattle drovers would have been amongst the first to enjoy drams from the distillery and would have helped spread the reputation. The story of Glenfarclas is as rich and colourful as the whisky which bears its name. It is the story of one family, the Grants, who since 1865 have been united in creating a range of outstanding Speyside Single Malts. The company remains to this day in family hands with 5th generation John Grant the current Chairman. Glenfarclas is matured in two types of cask : Plain oak casks, which have been used to mature Bourbon and Scotch whisky and Spanish sherry casks, which have matured Oloroso or Fino sherry. Glenfarclas does not use any caramel to colour its whiskies and so the lustrous colours of the finished products are all the result of the cask maturation. Glenfarclas was voted Distiller of the Year at the 2006 Icons of Whisky Awards.
Glenfarclas Whisky Water Jug
Glenfarclas Distillery ceramaic water jug.
(made in the EU)
Glenfarclas, 10 yr old, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700 ml, 40.0% abv, Scotland (Speyside)
Gloriously smooth, yet with the depth and finish you would normally only expect of a much older dram. A wonderfully sherried whisky, and an excellent aperitif.Glenfarclas, 15 yr old, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700 ml, 46.0% abv, Scotland (Speyside)
With greater complexity than the younger whiskies, this is a great whisky drinker’s whisky. Bottled at 46% abv, Glenfarclas 15 Year Old is described as having an aroma of raisins, honey and ginger, and a “silky-textured” finish on the palate.Glenfarclas, 17 yr old, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700 ml, 43.0% abv, Scotland (Speyside)
Glenfarclas 17 year old was released for the travel retail market. Oloroso Sherry Cask maturation.Big, sherried, rich and good value.