In the summer of 2014, Glenfarclas released two 1954 casks: #1259 and #1260. On the label they say they were matured in ‘plain butts’ (so ex-bourbon casks? or rather some fourth fill?) and bottled after 60 years, give or take, making them among the oldest casks left in the warehouses at that time.

Glenfarclas ‘Family Casks’ 1954 (46,7%, OB 2014, plain butt #1259, 453 btl.)

Nose: some mentholated oak up front, as well as some leather, orange peel and a light suggestion of mango and mirabelles. Even passion fruits. Beeswax and fir honey. Some good vanilla and...