Glenfarclas 1966/1997 46% Single Malt

This 1966 vintage Glenfarclas, part of The Spirit of Independence range. Glenfarclas 1966 46% Single Malt was aged over three decades until March 1997. Only 1,200 bottles were produced. Known for its heavy single malt matured in Jerez sherry casks, Glenfarclas enjoys a reputation as one of Speyside’s finest distilleries. Their cask strength expressions, like the acclaimed Glenfarclas 105 proof, contribute to the modern appreciation of robust whisky.

Distillery: Glenfarclas
Distilled: 1966
Bottled: 1997
Strength: 46%
Size: 700ml
Number of bottles produced: 1200

Glenfarclas holds a revered status among Speyside distilleries, renowned for its direct-fired stills crafting robust single malts. Their preference for single malt production over blends is evident, with a focus on maturation in Jerez sherry casks.

The distillery benefits from a cool microclimate, causing minimal evaporation and resulting in a rich, extensive whisky inventory. Glenfarclas takes pride in its role in popularizing cask strength whisky, notably with the introduction of their celebrated 105 proof expressions in 1968.