The oldest Glenfarclas whisky ever is finally here

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 07:00

Glenfarclas 70 Year Old Single Malt whisky

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Glenfarclas has added a historic chapter to the distillery’s story. The Glenfarclas 70 Year Old is the oldest single malt the Speyside distillery has ever officially released.

This remarkably mature whisky spent more than seven decades resting in the Glenfarclas warehouses in Scotland. That makes it one of the rarest releases the Scotch distillery has ever bottled.

Exceptionally old Glenfarclas whisky from the original maltings

To be precise, the whisky hails from Warehouse No. 8 at the distillery. This warehouse once formed part of the original maltings and was already in use when the spirit was distilled around 70 years ago. Across its long maturation in sherry casks, the whisky bridged six generations at the distillery and ultimately came under the care of distillery manager Callum A. Fraser.

With a 70-year age statement, this release surpasses all previous official Glenfarclas bottlings by age, marking a new milestone. Glenfarclas is renowned for long-aged single malts and its commitment to traditional maturation methods.

The taste of Glenfarclas 70 Year Old is still under wraps

Glenfarclas 70 Year Old has been announced with detailed tasting notes. We’ve listed them for you below:

Nose: Rich aromas of stewed fruits, dark chocolate, treacle toffee, and a subtle hint of Speyside peat.
Palate: Full-bodied and complex with deep fruit tones, creamy chocolate, sweet toffee, and a refined, gentle smokiness.
Finish: Long, layered, and deeply satisfying, as the sweet and delicately smoky notes fade away.

The whisky is bottled at 42.9 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

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Where can you buy Glenfarclas 70 Year Old?

Glenfarclas 70 Year Old has been released worldwide through a select network of specialist whisky retailers. Only 262 bottles of this exclusive single malt are available, making stocks extremely limited. The retail price is around 24,000 euros per bottle.

FAQ

When was Glenfarclas founded?
Glenfarclas was founded in 1836 and has been owned by the Grant family since 1865. The distillery is one of the few Scotch whisky producers still wholly family-owned.
What is Glenfarclas known for?
Glenfarclas is best known for its traditionally matured Speyside single malts in high-quality sherry casks. The distillery regularly releases older whiskies with age statements of 15, 21, 25, 30, and even 40 years or more.
What makes Glenfarclas special?
Glenfarclas blends traditional craftsmanship with independent family stewardship. The distillery maintains extensive reserves of mature whisky, allowing it to release rare and very old bottlings on a regular basis.