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Glenfarclas: every past SMWS bottling

42 bottles under code 1 · 2020–2026

Every Glenfarclas cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code 1.

Sanlúcar sunset - SMWS 1.304Sold outMay 2026
1.304

Sanlúcar sunset

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV57.4%
Cask1st fill ex-PX hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 13 years.

“The colour was mesmerising, like a sunset in Sanlúcar de Barrameda on the “Coast of Light”.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Ignites the imagination - SMWS 1.302Sold outJan 2026
1.302

Ignites the imagination

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV58.8%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 12 years.

“This sample really sparked our imaginations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Mistletoe and whisky - SMWS 1.297Sold outNov 2025
1.297

Mistletoe and whisky

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV58.7%
Cask2nd fill ex-Spanish oak hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 13 years.

“The Winter Series returns this year capturing the magic of the season in four single malt bottlings.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Jazz porridge - SMWS 1.299Sold outOct 2025
1.299

Jazz porridge

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age11 years
ABV60.1%
Cask1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 11 years.

“We encountered a lovely and extremely attractive neat aroma full of heather honey, robust maltiness, green pepper, aniseed, pine resin, freshly cut flowers and wafts of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Textbook - SMWS 1.294Sold outJul 2025
1.294

Textbook

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV56.7%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 13 years.

“The Panel found the nose initially dominated by leafy sherry notes and warming wood spices.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A cream sherry by way of whisky - SMWS 1.293Sold outJun 2025
1.293

A cream sherry by way of whisky

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age11 years
ABV59.7%
Cask1st fill American oak px hogshead & 1st fill Spanish oak oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 11 years.

“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Rhythms of the soul - SMWS 1.292Sold outMay 2025
1.292

Rhythms of the soul

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age11 years
ABV59.1%
Cask1st fill ex-Cosecha barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 11 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The pinnacle of the pineapple - SMWS 1.289Sold outDec 2024
1.289

The pinnacle of the pineapple

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.6%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 12 years.

“Ice axes in hand, crampons on feet, and dried fruit tropical trail mix in the bag, we began our ascent.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Picnic on the sunny banks of the Spey - SMWS 1.291Sold outNov 2024
1.291

Picnic on the sunny banks of the Spey

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.6%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 12 years.

“The nose was a flash flood of fruity fun – green apple, limeade, fruit salad chews and jam, with lesser notes of birch twigs, nettles and rose in the slipstream.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Treasure trove of orange and clove - SMWS 1.277Sold outOct 2024
1.277

Treasure trove of orange and clove

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV59.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“Delightful aromas of tangerines, carnations and toffee blended with honeycomb, cherry-scented pipe tobacco and oily hints of petrol.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
What the bells of St Clement's say - SMWS 1.288Sold outSep 2024
1.288

What the bells of St Clement's say

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV58.7%
Cask1st fill American oak oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 12 years.

“We transferred this from a first fill bourbon barrel into a first fill American oak oloroso hogshead after nine years.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The finesse and energy of a hummingbird - SMWS 1.286Sold outJan 2024
1.286

The finesse and energy of a hummingbird

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV59.8%
Cask1st fill ex-cosecha wine barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“We stepped into a tropical greenhouse of palm trees, orchids, cacti and a pond with water lilies – while a hummingbird buzzed and darted among the foliage.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Maverick Exclusive – The Founder’s Tale with Cask 1.284 - SMWS 1.284Sold outAug 2023
1.284

Maverick Exclusive – The Founder’s Tale with Cask 1.284

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age11 years
ABV64%
Cask1st fill hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 11 years.

“Society founder Pip Hills is marking the 40th anniversary of the club he formed with an updated edition of his book Maverick – The Founder’s Tale , which covers…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Endlessly revealing - SMWS 1.281Sold outMar 2023
1.281

Endlessly revealing

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV63.9%
Cask2nd fill ex-Islay barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“We blowtorched orange segments, sprinkled them with coal dust and topped with crushed petals before storing the concoction in granny's handbag.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A snow melt waterfall - SMWS 1.274Sold outDec 2022
1.274

A snow melt waterfall

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV59.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“Descriptors on the nose neat came fast and furious, with heather ale, birch sap, nougat, maraschino cherries, caramelised oats and peanut butter rice pop treats.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Meet the herb gardener - SMWS 1.272Sold outSep 2022
1.272

Meet the herb gardener

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV59.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“The initial nose suggested pineapple chunks rolled in popping candy.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Playful and teasing - SMWS 1.268Sold outJul 2022
1.268

Playful and teasing

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV58.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“A playful nose – wedding cake, bucks fizz and melon boats, then a jogger runs past, wearing perfume and new trainers and chewing bubblegum.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
From bright dawn to dry dusk - SMWS 1.267Sold outJun 2022
1.267

From bright dawn to dry dusk

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV58.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“The nose opened with Neapolitan ice-cream, marshmallows and vanilla custard, but a citric surge gradually caught up (lemon pulp, lime leaf, lemon barley water).…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Seductive sweetness, sunshine and happiness - SMWS 1.266Sold outMay 2022
1.266

Seductive sweetness, sunshine and happiness

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV62.4%
Outturn235 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“Limited to 2 per member Seductive sweetness drew us in from first sniff – maple candies, crème brûlée and the high tea cake stand at Reid’s Hotel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Bright, breezy botanical beast - SMWS 1.255Sold outApr 2022
1.255

Bright, breezy botanical beast

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age8 years
ABV63.3%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 8 years.

“The nose – mm – sharp, fresh, vibrant and head-clearing – candied lemon, damson liqueur, cassia bark and charred oak.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Soft or stiff peaks? - SMWS 1.263Sold outMar 2022
1.263

Soft or stiff peaks?

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV58.5%
Outturn247 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“In our mind’s eyes we saw lemon sorbet, shortbread, pineapple tarts, custard cream but the descriptor from one panellist, which certainly topped the bill for being the…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Lifting the veil - SMWS 1.256Sold outFeb 2022
1.256

Lifting the veil

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age8 years
ABV62.9%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 8 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member There was an immediate and comforting sense of richness and texture about this nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sizzling sunshine - SMWS 1.252Sold outDec 2021
1.252

Sizzling sunshine

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV59.4%
Outturn233 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member We were greeted by the gentle hint of wood smoke as we prepared a morel sauce with yellow wine (sauce au vin jaune et morilles) which so…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A one like no other - SMWS 1.246Sold outDec 2021
1.246

A one like no other

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age8 years
ABV64%
Outturn230 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 8 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member We all looked at each other, are you getting the same as me?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Biscuity whisky tea - SMWS 1.249Sold outDec 2021
1.249

Biscuity whisky tea

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV57.9%
Outturn247 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“Limited to 1 bottles per member Complex and intriguing, the nose combined pink wafers and bourbon biscuits with fresh figs on wooden platters, shredded wheat, leather,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Passionate and romantic - SMWS 1.251Sold outNov 2021
1.251

Passionate and romantic

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age8 years
ABV60%
Outturn225 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso Spanish oak hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 8 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member What a fabulous colour!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Cereal bar - Exclusive to November Parcels - SMWS 1.250Sold outNov 2021
1.250

Cereal bar - Exclusive to November Parcels

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV58.6%
Outturn238 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“Limited to 2 per member Fresh cereals, barley water and laundered fabrics at first noted the panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Pour it, just around Midnight - SMWS 1.245Sold outOct 2021
1.245

Pour it, just around Midnight

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV59.8%
Outturn218 bottles
Cask1nd fill ex-cosecha wine barrique
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“Limited to 1 per member A rich fusion of marmalade, mango and ripe dark fruits merged with nutmeg and demerara sugar in a juicy fruitcake with singed corners, while…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Making hay in a wardrobe - SMWS 1.248Sold outOct 2021
1.248

Making hay in a wardrobe

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV57.8%
Outturn234 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“Limited to 2 per member The nose, for one panellist, was a wardrobe full of perfumed ladies clothes but another recalled ‘haying time, sun-warmed hay and fruit pies…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Enigmatic and disputatious - SMWS 1.247Sold outSep 2021
1.247

Enigmatic and disputatious

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age8 years
ABV64.3%
Outturn241 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 8 years.

“Limited to 1 per member The palate was an enigmatic mix of biscuit wafers, pear belle Helene and a cream soda float, with marshmallows toasted on green sticks, burnt…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Darwins beard oil - SMWS 1.240Sold outJul 2021
1.240

Darwins beard oil

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV61.1%
Outturn221 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso Spanish oak hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“The initial nose bristled with toasted wood, BBQ embers, aged calvados and dried apple rings.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Cast a net and catch the sun - SMWS 1.234Sold outApr 2021
1.234

Cast a net and catch the sun

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV56.7%
Outturn225 bottles
CaskNew Charred Oak Barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member ‘Oh, for a beaker full of the warm south’ – Keats nailed it.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Suave and plush - SMWS 1.237Sold outFeb 2021
1.237

Suave and plush

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV60.7%
Outturn228 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso sherry hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member The comments on the neat nosing were an everlasting flow, like the current of a waterfall - walnut cake, raisins, mango chutney,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
It shines - SMWS 1.236Sold outJan 2021
1.236

It shines

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV59.5%
Outturn229 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“This was proper Perry, bottle-fermented Perry, a delicate sweetness with tropical fruit aromas of guava and pineapple as well as a hint of citrus – Napoleon allegedly…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Icing like a bird - SMWS 1.235Sold outDec 2020
1.235

Icing like a bird

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV58%
Outturn211 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“This one opened with a robust and pure maltiness.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Plan! What plan? - SMWS 1.239Sold out
1.239

Plan! What plan?

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV60.8%
Outturn222 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso Spanish oak hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“Limited to 2 per member We imagined getting our brand-new leather walking boots out of the box with the plan to break them in that afternoon walking through a pine…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Dessert triptych : mushroom sorbet - SMWS 1.223Sold out
1.223

Dessert triptych : mushroom sorbet

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV63.4%
Outturn618 bottles
CaskRefill ex-oloroso butt
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“Deep, dark and full of secrets!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Conversation stoker - SMWS 1.280Sold out
1.280

Conversation stoker

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV57.2%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“The Panel found the neat nose to be wildly herbaceous at first; some lovely aromas of green medicinal herbs muddled into cough syrups plus undertones of wintergreen…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Mezzalunas at dawn - SMWS 1.217Sold out
1.217

Mezzalunas at dawn

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age8 years
ABV58.7%
Outturn237 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 8 years.

“The initial nose is all barber soap and freshly chopped herbs such as parsley and chives muddled up on a sandalwood chopping board.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Conviviality and contentment - SMWS 1.230Sold out
1.230

Conviviality and contentment

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV61%
Outturn220 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“At first, we found beeswax wood furniture polish with some natural orange oil before a mixture of pickled ginger and wasabi, but also old-fashioned sweets of cola cubes…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Earl Grey in a tropical garden - SMWS 1.232Sold out
1.232

Earl Grey in a tropical garden

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV58.4%
Outturn252 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“Bottle is limited to 1 per member We imagined brewing an Earl Grey tea adding a splash of lemon juice and sitting down at a table next to a vase of yellow tulips.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A precious moment in time - SMWS 1.231Sold out
1.231

A precious moment in time

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV58.1%
Outturn218 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 9 years.

“Limited to 2 per member The nose was a precious moment in time – we reclined in a wooded glade with honeyed tea, scones, clotted cream and blackcurrant jam, composing…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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