Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited)
Bowmore
£799
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 44.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £632.95 | £798.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £799.
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 £798.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£798.95 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Only Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited)
Where to buy
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 1972) (Limited)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange