Glenfarclas 1966 Family Cask #4186 – 45-Year-Old Speyside Single Malt

A magnificent expression from the revered Glenfarclas Family Casks, this bottling showcases the distillery’s long-standing mastery of sherry cask maturation. Distilled in 1966 and drawn from a single Sherry Cask (#4186), it was bottled on 13 October 2011 at a natural strength of 51.1% ABV, offering a rare glimpse into the soul of Glenfarclas across nearly half a century of aging.

The whisky radiates depth and maturity: layers of rich dried fruits, polished oak, leather, cocoa, and warming spices unfold in seamless harmony. The hallmark influence of sherry is profound yet balanced, revealing both power and elegance in every sip. With only one cask ever released, this 45-year-old is an irreplaceable piece of Speyside history.

Specifications

Category: Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Glenfarclas
Bottling Series: Family Cask
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Distilled: 1966
Bottled: 13.10.2011
Cask Type: Sherry Cask
Cask Number: 4186
Strength: 51.1% ABV
Size: 700ml

About the Distillery

The Glenfarclas Distillery, nestled in Speyside at the foot of Ben Rinnes, has remained in the hands of the Grant family since 1860. True to its Gaelic name - “valley of green grass” - Glenfarclas is celebrated for its lush style, crafted with pure spring water filtered through granite and heather. Renowned for its dedication to traditional production and an unwavering focus on sherry cask maturation, Glenfarclas has earned its place among Scotland’s most iconic single malts. The Family Cask series, spanning vintages from the 1950s onward, represents the pinnacle of this heritage.