Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Loch Lomond
£145
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 53% |
| Age | 19 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £145 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £145.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£145 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £145)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush 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.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 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 Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011