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Отзывы описывают Glenfarclas 105 как мощный, насыщенный виски с нотами тоффи, карамели, ванили, орехов и сухофруктов, часто с рекомендацией добавить воду. Мнения о балансе и интеграции алкоголя расходятся: часть отмечает хорошую интегрированность, часть — резкость и необходимость воды.
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В носовых описаниях преобладают тоффи, карамель, ваниль, орехи, сухофрукты (изюм, чернослив, вишня), молочный шоколад, мариципан и специи; неоднократно упоминаются хересные ноты, кожа и табак. Вкус описывают как сладкий, полнотелый, маслянистый, с тоффи, карамелью, сухофруктами, шоколадом, специями, перцем и дубом; некоторые отмечают фруктовость, вишню, сливовый джем и хересные оттенки. Финиш в большинстве отзывов назван долгим, согревающим, с карамелью, ванилью, дубом, шоколадом и специями.
По поводу крепости и баланса отзывы расходятся: одни пишут, что алкоголь хорошо интегрирован и виски можно пить неразбавленным, другие — что он резкий, кислотный или слишком горячий и требует добавления воды, причём вода по-разному меняет аромат и вкус. Несколько отзывов сравнивают этот релиз с обычным 105, отмечая, что он похож, но не всегда оправдывает более высокую цену; также встречаются замечания о «молодом» характере и серных нотах. Часть отзывов прямо указывает на дисбаланс или неоднородность.
собрано 29/52 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T07:00:53Z · источник evidence
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Powerful, not too complex
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| Нос | 86 | Lot of vanilla, honeydew, caramel, nuts, little oak wood, spices, toffee, marzipan |
| Вкус | 86 | Punchy, toffee, caramel, subtle sweetness, nuts, woody, spices, pepper, oak wood, vanilla |
| Финиш | 85 | Long burning, caramel vanilla, woody - water recommended |
Undiluted, I find it very acidic and alcoholic, almost unpleasantly so. There's a yeasty side to it as well. Feels more like 10-to-12-year-old than 1 16-year-old at this point. Retains its youthful vibe even when water is added: now there's a strong pear eau-de-vie aroma. It performs slightly better on the palate, but still: hard pass for me.
нос 77 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Really a shame, a good whisky but not at this price, the old 105 was stronger and edgier. Here rather only lovely short
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
This was amazing to drink. N - not much special, I felt. P - absolutely incredible. sweet, fruity, no unpleasant tastes. F - lasts a very long time given its ABV. nice pleasant burn.
Glenfarclas trio, 29Sep2024: Glenfarclas 16yo 105 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/163368/glenfarclas-2002 86- Glenfarclas TFC 2002-2020 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/163368/glenfarclas-2002 87+ Glenfarclas TFC 1995-2018 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/127342/glenfarclas-1995 89-
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нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
N: Toffee, hay and maybe some vanilla. T: Oily with few flavors. Spiciness on the finish. W+: Opens up and you get toffee and hints of pear. Much more pleasant.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Despite the hefty 60%, you can drink the whisky neat. The alcohol is very well integrated, but in my opinion suppresses the variety of aromas that develop with the addition of a little water. My rating refers to approx. 4cl. with 1 teaspoon of water. Depending on the amount of water added, there are 88-90 points.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Glenfarclas quintet: 2024.03.03. Glenfarclas 8yo https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/22391/glenfarclas-08-year-old 78- Glenfarclas 16yo 105 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/246885/glenfarclas-105 87- Glenfarclas TFC 2002 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/163368/glenfarclas-2002 88- Glenfarclas TFC 1992 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/96177/glenfarclas-1992 90- Glenfarclas 2003 Culinary https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/170227/glenfarclas-2003 90- Add-ons: Springbank 12yo CS#24 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/232398/springbank-12-year-old 88+
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It has an oily viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively high intensity. I have aromas of chocolate, creme brulee, vanilla, raisin syrup, nuts, pipe tobacco, mulled wine spices and maritime notes. Moderately complex. Relatively sweet in taste. The alcohol is well integrated and has a heavy body.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
Aroma Vanilla, nuts, wood spice, ginger The taste Sweet, full-bodied, toffee, spicy, wood, pepper Resonance Long, sweet, woody
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| Нос | 87 | High on the sherry, some walnuts, some dried fig. But overall it is alcohol driven. Water is needed for the nose. With water it tamed down quite a bit. More fruity and less nutty |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet, fruity and a little bit of leather. Yet this one is more on the fruity side (oloroso?). With water it is more tasty, more depth I would say. There is some leather, dark spices, some wood but overal dried red fruits. |
| Финиш | 87 | Long length. The alcohol is strong here, so water is needed. Yet there is a good stickyness with dried red fruits and some nuttiness and spices. With water the alcohol nip fades away, the rest stays the same. |
Sulfurous, powerful, but drinkable), it's better not to look at the age, but overall it's a pretty good winter dram! 20 21 20 21 82
To put the price into perspective: initially for 125€ in Holland...
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
milk chocolate, marzipan, raisins, dried fruit, tobacco vanilla, caramel, quite sweet, not bad at all
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
I do like this honest farmer's schnapps approach from Glenfarclas and the 105 was a permanent fixture in my bar for years. But it's not just the 105, many other bottlings from the current era have disappointed me more or less, including this 16-year-old 105, which is still a good, solid dram, but nothing more. I'm increasingly getting the feeling that the good casks are being used up for the Family Cask series and the mediocre (and perhaps even the bad) ones are being used in the standards, where the good ones are missing to round things off. You can taste it and even if it's not a standard, I can feel exactly this effect. What a pity.
Tasted at the Whisky Capital Inn, Dufftown on 18.09.2024 definitely a step up from the regular 105. nuts, red fruit, chocolate, relaxed dram
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 87 | Hot and fiery with soft sherry and caramel. Quite nice. |
| Вкус | 88 | Creamy toffee, dark fruits. Relative soft considering. Real nice. |
| Финиш | 88 | Creme bruleé, red fruits and marzipan. Nice and long lasting. |
нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
Dried fruits, milk chocolate, marzipan, caramel, a little tobacco. Balanced sweet and spicy. Tasty and very similar to the normal 105. So for me it's not really worth the significant extra cost.
I always thought that the 105 is one of the best vfm sherry drams out there. Now let's see, if an age statement adds value... And I must say, I'm not disappointed. Really heavy sherry, strong, authentic Glenfarclas style. Worth the price hike? Not really.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 86 | Typical notes of the Standard 105, but fruitier and less alcohol in the nose |
| Вкус | 87 | Glenfarclas recognizable, alcohol much better integrated than the Standard 105, delicious Regime Sherry notes |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium finish |
Not bad, but a bit wild. Adding water does little to tame it.
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| Нос | 87 | Needs some time in the glass to develop. A lovely fruity aroma with plenty of vanilla. Well-integrated alcohol. |
| Вкус | 85 | The alcohol comes through more here, adding a bit too much sharpness to the palate. Sherry aromas are good and present, while the creamy vanilla on the nose fades somewhat into the background. Overall, however, it also seems a bit uneven to me, so it loses another point. |
| Финиш | 86 | The finish is persistent with distinct sherry aromas and somewhat reconciles with the impression on the palate. |
Golden color. Slightly oily structure.
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| Нос | 83 | Sherry cask notes. Dried fruits. Vanilla and caramel underneath. It's not too intense. A bit alcoholic. Citrus fruits underneath. Raisins. Some dark chocolate. |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweetness. Dried fruits. Raisins. Milk chocolate. Dessert chocolate. Leather. Quite oily. Traces of tobacco. Some oak. Spices. Cinnamon. Ginger. Intense, not spicy. |
| Финиш | 87 | Milk chocolate. Dried fruits. Raisins. Traces of skins. Barrel. Spices. Cinnamon. Ginger. Quite a long finish. |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Another take on the 105. After the regular CS and 22yo, now there’s this 16yo. Glenfarclas usually delivers so let’s get on with it. Sweet and syrupy at first. Blocks of vanilla fudge with swirls of treacle. Prunes mixed with Peruvian cherries. A various berries marmalade. And to me there’s an interesting mix of coca powder, ground coffee, nutmeg and black tea (could be a Jonnie Boer blend ;)). I enjoy it’s syrupyness at CS, but the alcohol could have integrated better. A good teaspoon of water on 3cl did it for me but remained too hot overall for my liking and the finish isn't particularly enjoyable.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
There is something in it, but it is still quite strong. Even added some water. Milk chocolate, slightly dirty rag in sherry, fermented fruits, sour plums, dried fruits with spices. Probably due to high strength, a long and enveloping aftertaste. 21.5-21.5-22-22
It’s ok but I just hate the modern sherry seasoned style. It’s very winey and sour. No balance
Really quite good G., but if you expect a Christmas Edition 2025 (just bought and opened) or a Premium Edition 2007 (which I liked so much that I bought some bottles to store, one of them just opened for comparison) on Sherry steroids, you will be disappointed. This is more etherical, finer, a grassy touch. Might have some lighter Sherry casks (Fino, Palo Cortado??) in the blend. I'd take some drops of water to waken it up; it is quite complex in a subtle manner, and definitely it is worthwhile to spend some time. In the end, it is just a nose's length ahead in comparison to the above honorably mentioned. Is it worth the extra 120 Euros a bottle? I'd say yes for a bottle or two. But the Premium Edition 2007 sets already a high benchmark. What I like so much about Gs: one tastes the open fire stills (as you do in all Springbank products, and as in Glenfiddich), and there are real Sherry casks, nothing sticky seasoned rubbish. Really top notch.
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
A very decent drink with a high alcohol concentration, which is practically unnoticeable, it is hidden so well, and I like it very much. Lots of cherry fruit, plum jam, chocolate in every form with a bit, oak, pepper and herbs from the garden.
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| Нос | 86 | sweet, sugar syrup, cherries in chocolate, hot plum jam, Christmas gingerbread, sprinkled with coconut flakes, a bit of oak, slightly resinous |
| Вкус | 87 | delicate, sweet with plum jam, black cherries, dark chocolate, vanilla, chocolates with sherry liqueur, slightly spicy |
| Финиш | 86 | long, very warming, with an aftertaste of dark chocolate, oak, suede leather, herbs from grandma's garden, tingling the tongue |
Nose: first comes to mind brandy/brandy …, fruity sweetness (honey); after adding H2O: comes the typical Oloroso - Taste: very pleasant mouthfeel, slightly peppery, sour fruity note (fig?) Finish: long and warm! Then dark, spicy chocolate
Nose: Sulfur, grape, sherry, flower, vanilla ice cream, caramel Taste: Sherry, sweetness of fruits / Spicy and unorganized Finish: Oak, astringent of sherry, vanilla
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84