Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£150
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £150 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £150.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £99.95)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange