The Speyside-based Glenfarclas Distillery has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition 70 Year Old release.

Glenfarclas 70 Year Old (42.9% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky distilled on November 20, 1953, and matured in first-fill Sherry casks under the watchful eyes of six different distillery managers over seven decades.

When this oldest release to date from Glenfarclas was distilled back in 1953, the malt barn would have been a hive of activity at the heart of the distillery, with barley being hand-turned on the malting floors. Today, the old malt barn has been repurposed as the tun room.

With its polished dark teak hue, Glenfarclas 70 Year Old invites you in before the first sip. The nose reveals stewed fruits and a gentle touch of Speyside peat. On the palate, rich notes of dark chocolate, spiced dried fruits, treacle toffee, and deep coffee unfold in layers.

Commenting on the launch, John Grant, Chairman and fifth generation of the Grant family to have owned and run Glenfarclas Distillery, said: “As Chairman of a family-owned distillery, I am committed to overseeing the production of our exceptional malt whisky, just as my forefathers did before me. We take great pride in maintaining complete control over every aspect of production, preserving our time-honoured traditional methods — most notably, the use of direct-fired stills, which creates a robust and full-bodied spirit.”

He went on to say: “Remarkably, this particular cask has been maturing almost as long as I’ve been alive. Releasing it now marks a true milestone, and one that Callum and I have considered carefully and with great respect for its legacy.”

Limited to 262 bottles, Glenfarclas 70 Year Old will be available later this month from select specialist retailers, for a RRP of £20,000.00.