Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenburgie
£875
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Glenburgie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £632.95 | £874.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £875.
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 £874.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£874.95 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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Only Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)