New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£116
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 53% |
| Age | 24 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £115.78 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
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 £116.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115.78 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 £115.78)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) 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
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