{"product_id":"glenfarclas-1996-30-year-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Glenfarclas 1996 30 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"The amber light of a Speyside summer evening catches in the glass, revealing the deep mahogany hues earned through three decades in a single sherry hogshead. This Glenfarclas 1996 30 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky represents the pinnacle of patient maturation, bottled at cask strength 59.9% ABV from a single exceptional barrel that yielded just 305 bottles.\n\nFrom the rolling hills of Speyside, the J\u0026amp;G Grant family has been crafting exceptional single malts at Glenfarclas Distillery for six generations. Their commitment to traditional methods and direct-fired copper pot stills creates whiskies of remarkable depth and character, while their extensive sherry cask program produces some of Scotland's most sought-after expressions. This single cask bottling represents the distillery's mastery of long-term maturation.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Christmas cake, dried figs, toasted almonds, old leather, polished mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, orange marmalade, raisins, warming spices, honeyed oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and luxurious with lingering sherry sweetness, dark fruit, and gentle smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistilled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlenfarclas Distillery (J\u0026amp;G Grant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSherry Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1234\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marking milestone moments with a whisky that has aged gracefully for three decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare single cask expression from one of Speyside's most respected family distilleries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoring neat by the fireside to appreciate the full complexity of 30 years' maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extraordinary present for the serious whisky enthusiast who appreciates age and rarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Glenfarclas 1996 special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single cask bottling aged for 30 years in a sherry hogshead, with only 305 bottles produced from cask number 1234. The extended maturation period and sherry cask influence create exceptional depth and complexity rarely found in modern releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I drink this neat or with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 59.9% ABV, this whisky benefits from a few drops of water to open up the aromatics, though purists may prefer it neat to experience the full cask strength intensity. Start with small sips and adjust to your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does 30-year Glenfarclas compare to younger expressions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree decades of maturation creates incredible depth and integration of flavors that younger whiskies simply cannot achieve. The sherry influence becomes more sophisticated, with dried fruit and spice notes beautifully balanced by mature oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good investment whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cask bottlings from respected distilleries like Glenfarclas, especially those aged 30 years, are highly sought after by collectors. The limited bottle count of 305 makes this particularly rare and potentially appreciating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's similar to this Glenfarclas 1996?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of sherry-matured Speyside whiskies should explore other aged expressions from Macallan, GlenDronach, or older Aberlour releases. The combination of age and sherry cask influence creates a profile similar to premium aged cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenfarclas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43313489051722,"sku":"G199630YHSMSW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_e6becd96-5129-4ed5-89a1-f5af54a99cc3.jpg?v=1771016376","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/glenfarclas-1996-30-year-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}