Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky vs Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Thomas H Handy
£1250
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£1275
| Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky | Glenfarclas 40 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thomas H Handy | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £1250 | £1275 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is better value at £1250 vs £1275.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£1250 vs £1275)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1275 vs £1250)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Thomas?
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Only Glenfarclas 40 Year Old