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Glenfarclas Whisky – The Famous Scots Edition No. 26: Rob Roy MacGregor

Robert Roy MacGregor (1671–1734) was a clan chief and outlaw who is often referred to as the “Scottish Robin Hood.” He was immortalised through his deeds during the Jacobite uprisings and through Sir Walter Scott’s novels. Glenfarclas’ choice of him for the 26th edition of this series fits perfectly with the spirit of the distillery – unconventional, proud, and deeply rooted in tradition.

As is customary for Glenfarclas, this edition also represents classic maturation in Oloroso sherry casks.

Review by: Raygun Glenfarclas is rarely found as a named IB. I believe Cadenhead’s is the only bottler allowed to use the name, and they get to use it for something like a couple of casks per year. Blairfindy is a common name for indie Glenfarclas. Probably Speyside’s Finest is another one: anything with that name is reliably Glenfarclas to my understanding. Both Laing companies have a number of…

Glenfarclas 1989 26 year old Cask#13009 for Bar Main Malt & Campbeltown Loch.