Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics)
Heroes & Heretics
★ 5.00
£140
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heroes & Heretics | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 53% |
| Age | 29 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £140 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £140.
For beginners: Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£140 vs £99.95)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £140)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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 Speyside 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 1408830) - Tenet (Heroes & Heretics)
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011