Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) vs Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Ardbeg
★ 4.82
£499
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Glenfarclas
£675
| Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) | Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55% |
| Age | 16 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £499 | £674.5 |
| Rating | 4.82/5 | — |
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Quick verdict
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is rated higher (4.82 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is better value at £499 vs £675.
For beginners: Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 16 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£674.5 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Only Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 10225) - Family Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive