Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Bowmore
£684
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £632.95 | £683.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £684.
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 £683.71)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£683.71 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Where to buy
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange