{"product_id":"glenfarclas-40-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Glenfarclas 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eFour decades in cask have shaped this whisky into a deep, resonant expression of Speyside tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is a mature single malt of rare intensity, distilled and aged entirely on-site at the family-owned distillery. It reflects the long arc of sherry cask ageing with clarity and purpose, balancing richness with structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eThe whisky opens with scents of worn leather and walnut oil before settling into layers of chocolate, dried peel, and burnt sugar. Its palate carries weight and sweetness, unfolding slowly into darker tones of cocoa and dry spice. Bottled at 43% ABV, this is a contemplative malt for those who value time, depth, and authenticity in their glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1836 by Robert Hay and in the hands of the Grant family since 1865, Glenfarclas stands as one of the last truly independent Speyside distilleries. Its identity has been shaped by continuity — six generations of family custodianship — and by a fierce commitment to autonomy under the banner “The Spirit of Independence.” From its red-doored stillhouse at the foot of Ben Rinnes, Glenfarclas has remained a steadfast producer of richly sherried single malt, crafted in stills that are the largest and last directly fired in Speyside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery is a working piece of history, where traditional dunnage warehouses line the courtyard and whisky breathes slowly in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. With a capacity of four million litres a year, the scale is impressive, but the methods remain resolutely traditional. This balance of heritage and capability has allowed Glenfarclas to maintain one of the broadest ranges of age-statement single malts in Scotland, including the revered Family Cask series dating back to the early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlenfarclas believes in whisky as a legacy — not a commodity. That conviction underpins everything from its commitment to sherry cask maturation to its family-led independence. Rather than chasing trends or outsourcing production, the distillery has stayed true to a style defined by depth, richness, and patience. The use of Oloroso casks is not a flourish but a foundation, building layers of dried fruit, nuttiness, and spice that have become synonymous with the house character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis philosophy has earned Glenfarclas recognition as Distiller of the Year on multiple occasions, but accolades are secondary to continuity. For the Grants, stewardship means safeguarding tradition while offering whisky lovers access to a spectrum of ages and strengths — from the approachable 12 Year Old to the uncompromising 105 Cask Strength. In every expression, the underlying message is the same: whisky should speak of place, craft, and time, not marketing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e– Leather and fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eOld leather, walnuts, and chocolate-covered raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"840\"\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e– Rich and layered\u003cbr data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eOrange segments, dark chocolate, and burnt brown sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e– Dry and lingering\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eDark cocoa, tannin, and soft wood spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A classic… ultra-typical old sherried Glenfarclas, full of chocolate, raisins, prunes... worth its fair price.”\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eSerge Valentin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhiskyfun\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Awarded 95\/100.”\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cem\u003eMalt Advocate Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cem\u003eMalt Maniacs Awards\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eStyle - Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003cbr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eVarietal - Single Malt\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eCountry - Scotland\u003cbr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRegion - Speyside\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eVintage - 40 Year Old\u003cbr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eBottle Size - 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eABV - 43%\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eClosure - Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenfarcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41960209842263,"sku":"GFARC40YO","price":2020.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/d31f8b04-564d-4e9f-beef-b6b060e9757a.jpg?v=1757460432","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.co.nz\/products\/glenfarclas-40-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}