A single cask 20-year-old Glenfarclas from independent bottler Scotch Malt Whisky Society. SMWS Release 1.206 was distilled in 1997, aged in a First Fill PX Hogshead, and bottled two decades later at natural cask strength of 54% ABV, without chill filtration or added colouring. The cask yielded a total of 233 bottles.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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