Glenfarclas 1980 / 23 Year Old / Christmas Single Malt / Cask #11064 Speyside Whisky

Luna Chavez — Worth every penny for a special occasion

9/10

I opened this for my 50th birthday and it did not disappoint. Rich sherry cask influence with dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a hint of old leather. At 46% it's got enough punch to carry the flavours without being harsh. Yes it's £900 but for a 23 year old single cask from 1980, I've seen far worse value.

Clara Johansson — Worth every penny for a special occasion

9/10

I opened this for my 50th birthday and it did not disappoint. Rich sherry cask influence with dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a hint of old leather. At 46% it's got enough punch to carry the flavours without being harsh. Yes it's £900 but for a 23 year old single cask from 1980, I've seen far worse value.

Gianluca Ferro — Worth every penny for a special occasion

9/10

I opened this for my 50th birthday and it did not disappoint. Rich sherry cask influence with dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a hint of old leather. At 46% it's got enough punch to carry the flavours without being harsh. Yes it's £900 but for a 23 year old single cask from 1980, I've seen far worse value.

Tyler Bennet — Classic old-style Glenfarclas

8/10

Nose is all Christmas cake and stewed plums, which I suppose fits the Christmas Malt branding. On the palate there's a lovely mix of toffee, oak spice, and something almost like fig jam. I drink it neat at room temperature and it rewards patience — let it sit in the glass for 20 minutes and it really opens up.

Priya Sharma — Classic old-style Glenfarclas

8/10

Nose is all Christmas cake and stewed plums, which I suppose fits the Christmas Malt branding. On the palate there's a lovely mix of toffee, oak spice, and something almost like fig jam. I drink it neat at room temperature and it rewards patience — let it sit in the glass for 20 minutes and it really opens up.

Natasha Volkov — Beautiful but hard to justify the price

7/10

Look, it's a gorgeous dram. Smooth, sherried, complex with notes of walnut and dried apricot. But at £900 I keep comparing it to bottles I've loved at a third of the price. The 46% ABV is a nice touch — no chill filtration vibes — but I expected something more transcendent for the money.