{"product_id":"glenfarclas-17-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Glenfarclas 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the younger expressions of Glenfarclas are celebrated for their vibrancy, and the older vintages for their oak-driven power, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whisky-knowledge-base#age\" title=\"Calculating Age in Malt Whisky\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17-Year-Old\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is often considered by malt enthusiasts as the true \"sweet spot\" of the distillery’s output. Unlike its more widely available siblings, the 17-Year-Old is an elusive bottling, frequently reserved for specialist merchants and international collectors. It represents the perfect equilibrium of the Grant family’s 180-year-old tradition: the point where the Highland spirit's honeyed sweetness is fully integrated with the profound, spice-laden influence of Oloroso Sherry casks. Glenfarclas remains one of the final outposts of traditional distilling. By firing their copper pot stills with direct heat, they achieve a caramelisation of the spirit that modern steam-heated coils simply cannot replicate. This results in a 17-year-old malt with an unparalleled robustness and a texture that coats the palate in layers of silk. The nose is a sophisticated invitation of complex butterscotch, orchard fruits, and a hint of malty sweetness. On the palate, the 17 years of quiet maturation in the Sherry oak unveil themselves through notes of dark marmalade, toasted almonds, and a whisper of peat smoke. The finish is extraordinary—authoritative, long, and exceptionally smooth, leaving a lingering trail of spicy oak and dried fruits. [#intro]Experience the family-owned mastery of Glenfarclas 17-Year-Old, a rare, sherried Highland malt of distinction...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenfarclas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57989096341885,"sku":"GLENFARCLAS17","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Glenfarclas17BT.jpg?v=1774938940","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/products\/glenfarclas-17-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}