Glenfarclas 1986 SMWS 1.161

Category - Single Malt

Distillery - Glenfarclas

Bottler - The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)

Bottling series - Coconut shy

Vintage - 03.12.1986

Stated Age - 24 years

Cask Type - Refill Bourbon Hogshead

Cask number - 1.161

Number of bottles - 255

Strength - 49.2 %

Size - 750 ml

Glenfarclas 1986 SMWS 1.161 “Coconut Shy” – 24 Years Old

Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Speyside, Scotland

ABV: 49.2%

Cask: Refill Bourbon Hogshead

Bottles: 255

Style: Creamy, fruity, coconut‑rich Speyside with soft oak and floral sweetness

Appearance - Bright gold with a gentle amber glow — classic long‑aged refill‑bourbon elegance.

Nose “strawberry jam, vanilla, sugar, ice cream… dried grasses, gorse flowers” . Strawberry jam, raspberry compote, and soft red fruit. Vanilla cream, icing sugar, and sweet dairy notes (ice‑cream softness). Coconut shavings, toasted and fresh. Gorse blossom, meadow flowers, dried grasses. A gentle oak halo — polished, sweet, never heavy. A beautifully fragrant, dessert‑leaning Glenfarclas with a summery brightness.

Palate - The reviewer notes “coconut… sweet tannic dry undertones…” Coconut cream, vanilla fudge, and sweet malt. Strawberry fondant, soft orchard fruit, and honey. A subtle tannic dryness that adds structure without bitterness. Light dairy richness. A touch of almond, white chocolate, and gentle oak spice. Silky, sweet, and quietly complex — the refill hogshead lets the distillate shine.

Finish - “sugared almonds, fruit, nut chocolate, creamy texture, more coconut” . Sugared almonds, coconut, and vanilla. Fruit‑and‑nut chocolate warmthLong, creamy, and softly sweet with a final echo of toasted coconut

A creamy, coconut‑rich Glenfarclas with bright red fruit, vanilla sweetness, floral lift, and gentle oak. Elegant, summery, and beautifully textured — a standout refill‑bourbon Speyside.

A fragrant, coconut‑laden Glenfarclas with strawberry jam, vanilla cream, gorse blossom, and sugared almonds. Creamy, fruity, and beautifully balanced — a charming, dessert‑leaning SMWS 1‑series gem.