Distillery

Glenfarclas

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Scottish producer of Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the traditional Speyside style, known for the extensive use of ex‑Sherry casks and for being an independent, family‑run distillery.
whisky single malt Scotch whisky Speyside single malt sherry-cask matured whisky family-owned company
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Producer range

Producer range Glenfarclas

Spirit categories

whisky single malt Scotch whisky Speyside single malt sherry-cask matured whisky family-owned company

Representative products

Glenfarclas 10 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 105 - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 12 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 15 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 1980 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 1990 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 1991 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 1992 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 1993 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 2000 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 2001 years - 70cl - Boxed Glenfarclas 2002 years - 70cl - Boxed

Raw materials

malted barley spring water

Casks and ageing vessels

Oloroso sherry butts (European oak) ex-bourbon barrels (American oak) quarter casks (for some expressions)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Traditional single malt production: malted barley and spring water, fermentation and distillation in copper pot stills; the new spirit is filled into selected casks and left to mature in dunnage warehouses.

Distillation

Distillation in copper pot stills with direct‑fire heating.

Ageing

Extended maturation mainly in ex‑Sherry (Oloroso) casks stored in dunnage warehouses; other cask types are also used for some expressions and finishing.

Producer history Glenfarclas

Glenfarclas has documented roots in the 19th century: the distilling licence dates back to 1836 and ownership passed to the Grant family in 1865, who have managed it since. During the 20th century the family focused production on maturation in ex‑Sherry casks, building large stocks that later became the renowned 'Family Casks' collection with casks/vintages from the 1950s onward.

Production philosophy

Preserving traditional methods, independence and a focus on maturation: Glenfarclas favours the quality of the wood and time in cask to build the character of its whiskies, avoiding fleeting production trends and cultivating a direct relationship with enthusiasts.

Territory

Ballindalloch, in the Speyside area, north‑east Scotland (United Kingdom).

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