Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryGlenturretGlenfarclas
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%53%
Age32 yr9 yr
Price£115.32£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

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

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

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115.32 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 £115.32)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaOld WoodNutty

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

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