Glenfarclas 15 Year Old (2000’s Edition)
70cl / 46%
£179.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside
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Family-owned, fully sherried 15-year-old at 46% in the post-2006 Glenfarclas livery.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | Glenfarclas, Speyside, Scotland |
| Category | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 15 Years Old / 2000s packaging refresh |
| ABV & Size(s) | 46% ABV, 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Sherry-influenced Speyside maturation in traditional dunnage warehouses |
| Natural Colour | Not stated by the producer |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Not stated by the producer |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Core-line |
| Intended channel | Specialist retail, global export, gift |
| Packaging | Cream/red Glenfarclas label and tube introduced in mid-2000s; some gift sets add minis |
| Notes on discrepancies | Same liquid across 2000s packs; just note if it is the gift set or standard tube |
Technical Specification & Variant Map
Documented variants
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15yo, 46%, 70cl, 2000s tube.
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15yo, 46%, 70cl, gift pack with minis (105, 25yo).
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15yo, 46%, 70cl, competition/collector stock (same pack).
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46% | 70cl | UK/EU, 2000s tube | Cream/red label | Core |
| 46% | 70cl + minis | Gift/travel | Boxed set, 3 bottles | Slightly higher |
| 46% | 70cl | 2000s collector | Provenance noted | Condition-led |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Must say Glenfarclas 15 Years Old.
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46% and 70cl on the bottle.
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Tube should match 2000s design.
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Gift sets must be complete.
Liquid Profile
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Nose: Rich sherry, raisin, orange peel, toffee.
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Palate: Full, fruitcake, dark fruit, malt, gentle spice.
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Finish: Long, warming, nutty.
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With water: Opens fruit, 46% is already good.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
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Current UK retail band: c. 60–70 GBP.
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EU online: a little under that once converted.
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Gift sets: 80–105 GBP.
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Liquidity: very high; this is a core drinker’s Glenfarclas.
Price Snapshot
| Channel | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK specialist | 15yo, 70cl, tube | 65–70 | Standard web price |
| EU online | 15yo, 70cl | ~55–60 eq. | EUR converted |
| Gift pack | 15yo + minis | 100–105 | Presentation-led |
Sourcing
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Target: 70cl, 46%, tube intact, 2000s livery.
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Avoid: no tube when sold as gift; heavily scuffed tubes.
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Buy 50–55 GBP, list 65–75 GBP; gift packs higher.
