105

Glenfarclas 105 is a cask strength whisky with a lineage tracing back to 1968, when it became one of the first official cask strength single malts ever released. The name '105' refers to British proof — precisely 60% ABV, bottled without dilution. This is a whisky from the Grant family, who have owned Glenfarclas since 1865 and continue that distilling tradition to this day.

The 105 is matured exclusively in European oak casks from Jerez, the signature of Glenfarclas. Those sherry casks deliver its character: rich, dry sherry, dark toffee, and spiced oak dominate, without the typical thinness that can plague cask strength releases. It is bottled non-chill filtered and without added colour.

In the glass, this is assertive and full-bodied — not subtle, but honest. Raisins, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and white pepper move through it. The sherry casks are unmissable, sometimes even woody, yet always clean and unadorned. It demands a little water to open up, but rewards the effort.

For anyone seeking an introduction to cask strength without pretence: this is it.