Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Hazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldHazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old
DistilleryGlenfarclasHazelwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£632.95£475
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Hazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old is better value at £475 vs £633.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£632.95 vs £475)

Hazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£475 vs £632.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Hazelwood?

Hazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SherriedChocolateTobacco

Only Hazelwood Centennial Reserve / 20 Year Old

Nutty

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