Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldDalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)
DistilleryGlenfarclasDalmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43.8%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£632.95£575
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release) is better value at £575 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)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£632.95 vs £575)

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£575 vs £632.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Old WoodTobacco

Only Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

HoneyNutty

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