The Glenfarclas 11 Year Old 2015 Spirit of Speyside Festival 2026 Single Cask No.5950 is a rare distillery-exclusive release created to celebrate the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2026. Bottled from a single Matusalem sherry butt, this limited edition showcases Glenfarclas' traditional approach to sherry cask maturation while offering enthusiasts the opportunity to experience a truly unique single cask bottling.
Distilled in 2015 and bottled on 16th March 2026, this exceptional Speyside single malt spent 11 years maturing in Cask No. 5950 before being bottled at its natural cask strength of 61.3% ABV. The cask yielded just 803 bottles, making it one of the most collectible Glenfarclas festival releases in recent years.
Unlike the seasoned sherry casks commonly used throughout the Scotch whisky industry, this whisky matured in an ex-Matusalem sherry butt—a cask that previously held the renowned aged cream sherry from González Byass. This style of cask imparts a distinctive sweetness and subtle complexity, complementing Glenfarclas' rich, fruity spirit without overwhelming it.
Family-owned since 1865, Glenfarclas continues to produce some of Speyside's finest traditionally matured single malts. This exclusive bottling is an outstanding addition for collectors and anyone seeking an authentic, cask strength Glenfarclas with genuine festival provenance.
Colour
Deep amber.
Nose
Rich malt, buttery pastry, toffee, hazelnut cream, ripe apples, orange peel and gentle herbal notes.
Palate
Full-bodied and warming, with caramel, cocoa, baking spices, toasted nuts, sweet malt and subtle sherry richness.
Finish
Medium to long, with lingering toffee, warming spice, gentle oak and sweet sherry notes.
Glenfarclas
Founded 1836
Glenfarclas has been associated with sherry casks and an impressive maturing inventory as displayed in their family cask range. It remains one of the top-selling single malts worldwide because of its dedication, consistency and affordability.
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