Dalmore 14 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 14 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryDalmoreGlenfarclas
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.8%53%
Age14 yr9 yr
Price£114.95£99.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 14 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value43/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Dalmore 14 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £115.

For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 14 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£114.95 vs £99.95)

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £114.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 14 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Dalmore 14 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractSherried

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