Glenfarclas, 40-year-old, Speyside, Single Malt Whisky (46%)

Glenfarclas 40 year-old Speyside whisky offers a nose reminiscent of relaxing in an old leather armchair while eating walnuts and chocolate covered raisins.

On the palate, a sweet initial taste, orange segments dipped in liquid chocolate is followed by a lovely flavour of burnt brown sugar at the back of the mouth.

The dry finish oozes big tannins and more rich dark cocoa beans. Let the whisky breathe a little or add a drop or two of water to fully open up the dram.