Farclass 14 Y.O. 2011: Speyside single malt da first fill bourbon barrel

The Farclass 14 Y.O. is a single malt Scotch whisky from a historic independent distillery in  Speyside, renowned for its use of direct-fired stills and for a style traditionally focused on maturation in sherry casks. In this release, however, the distillery’s profile is reinterpreted through the first-fill bourbon barrel #800478, an unusual choice that enhances aromatic precision and the malty component.

Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2026 after 14 years of maturation, this single cask is offered at  57.7% ABV, with no compromise on structure or intensity. Production is limited to just 193 bottles, a detail that underscores its collectable status.

On the nose, notes of barley malt, biscuit, honey and vanilla emerge, accompanied by hints of ripe yellow fruit. The palate is rich and oily, with hints of butter, dried fruit and toasted cereal, underpinned by a powerful yet well-integrated alcohol component. A muscular and contemporary Speyside, capable of maintaining the distillery’s classic identity with a more vibrant, bourbon-driven character.