Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan
★ 4.83
£999
Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
Glenfarclas
£1500
| Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43.5% | 40% |
| Age | 29 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999 | £1500 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | — |
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £999 vs £1500.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£999 vs £1500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £999)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glenfarclas 1982 / Family Casks / Cask #4565 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky