Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldLagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky
DistilleryGlenfarclasLagavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£632.95£700
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £700.

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 affordable (£632.95 vs £700)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£700 vs £632.95)
  • 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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky 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

Sherried

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Dried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

Only Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

SmokeyCooked FruitOilyLeathery

Where to buy

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky

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