Here we are, Wednesday September 29th, and my last drink before the long draught of Sober October. I have to say am somewhat excited to bring this challenge on, and once I finish the month I hope to shift my drinking days to weekends only. Don’t worry, I’ll still work to get some Wednesday posts in the mix, but in the meantime, I may experiment with some coffee reviews for the 10th month of the year and really try to push my photography into more creative pursuits.
Speaking of creative photography, it’s my pleasure to tease that I am actually going to begin working with a local Sushi joint to update their menus. I’ve taken a great liking to the restaurant and it’s owner, Steven, who is the most knowledgable person I’ve ever met in terms of sushi and meal pairings. I’m very excited to help him out over at J&C House of Riverton, and if you ever have the chance to make an appearance over there, tell him Paydn or Oakie sent you. Hopefully, he’ll have some good things to say!
But let’s get into the review. It wouldn’t be a premier send-off without highlighting a lovely scotch, and hailing from the Highlands we have a vesche I’ve been teased by in the past, finally ready to present…
Glenfarclas 10
J&G Grant, Glenfarclas Distillery, 10yr
Speyside, Scotland
$39.99
Nose - A very fruity, wholesome and tart nose up front of pears and granny smith apples, sweet pie crust, a hint of oak and ferns, and very very subtle hardwood smoked bacon grease.
Palate - Quite smooth and oily, it really covers the palate quickly and gives notes of honey, malted milkshakes, and a kind have old school cola style soda flavor, not Coke, but the fancier stuff you have to buy in bottles at the specialty store - that almost never tastes as good as Coke.
Finish - Pungent and sticky with some spice and black pepper. It’s not overbearning and very mellow.
Thoughts - This is the first time I’ve seen the 10 year Glenfarclas in a store here in Utah, and when I saw the price I knew I had to get it immediately, if for the excellent label design alone. It harkens an older era of label design that many vineyards still employ, but all too few distilleries make use of. I’ve seen it’s cousins, the 21 and 25 year bottles, but unfortunately $150+ per bottle was a little out of my budget when they were available. Overall I’m certainly not disappointed with Glenfarclas 10, and at a mere $40 per bottle, I could nearly see it as a daily drinker, if it weren’t for Ardbeg being so close in price. It’s a great scotch for the price that is not offensive and easy on the palate, great for those newer to the hobby of tasting scotches or for anyone that wants a break from spending top dollar to get a kick.
6/10 - Mellow, friendly, and a good price for the bottle. Nothing too impressive for 10 years though!