The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita
The Lakes Distillery
★ 4.00
£125
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 53% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita 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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Only The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions - Colheita
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