{"product_id":"glenfarclas-1988-family-cask-cask-strength-4966","title":"Glenfarclas 1988 Family Cask – Cask Strength #4966","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky | Highland | Limited Single Cask Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eThe Glenfarclas 1988 Family Cask #4966 is a rare, single-cask Highland single malt drawn from the legendary Family Casks series — one of the most respected and collectible single cask programmes in Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eDistilled in 1988 and matured exclusively in a refill sherry cask, this whisky was bottled at natural cask strength with no chill-filtration and no colouring. With just 252 bottles released, it offers a refined, elegant expression of long-aged Glenfarclas character, favouring balance and complexity over overt sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep burnished amber with copper and mahogany highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eElegant and composed. Notes of polished oak, dried orange peel, sultanas and soft toffee, followed by walnut, leather-bound books and gentle baking spice. Subtle hints of dark honey, cocoa powder and antique furniture emerge with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilky yet powerful. Layers of dried fruits, dark caramel, treacle and roasted nuts are balanced by mature oak tannins and warming spice. The refill sherry cask allows the distillate to shine, showing citrus oils, malt sweetness and a refined earthiness beneath the richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, warming and dry with lingering oak spice, dark chocolate, toasted almonds and a gentle echo of dried fruit. Exceptionally poised and contemplative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenfarclas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Family Cask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Sherry Cask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eBottling Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 November 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Years Old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53.4% (Cask Strength)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eNatural Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eChill-Filtered:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"D-B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374279045346,"sku":null,"price":9374.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0785\/6098\/files\/Glenfarclas_1988_Family_Cask_Cask_Strength_4966_-_Mothercity_Liquor_f716f79e-4175-4202-a00b-be0689f1d602.jpg?v=1788899997","url":"https:\/\/capeandcane.co.za\/products\/glenfarclas-1988-family-cask-cask-strength-4966","provider":"Cape \u0026 Cane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}