GLENFARCLAS 11 ans 2014 Sherry Cask Itinéraires

Nose : Rich, deep. Deeply malty, peppery and camphorous with a backbone of steel, the aroma palette opens in a full-bodied expression of this single malt’s power. Allowed to breathe, a sumptuous rancio lingers in the air, revealing notes of orange peel, dark chocolate, dried apricot, walnuts and mango, as the nose lingers on with hints of black truffle and Corinthian grape.

Appearance : cuivre orangé

Palate : Lively yet smooth. Powdered (cocoa, ginger), malted, jammy (marmelade), spiced (cinnamon) with a fine layer of salted butter caramel gradually coating the taste buds, the flavour palette thickens into delicious sweetness, while simultaneously developing a tangier (orange zest, mango coulis) and more honeyed (lavender, heather) aspect.

Overall : Dynamic, long. Replicating the malted, powdery tones from the nose and palate, the finish is refreshed with flavours of gentian and black liquorice. The retro-nasal olfaction sees notes of precious wood, leather and nuts (chestnut) mingle with infusion flavours (cardamom tea, eucalyptus).