Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryTobermoryGlenfarclas
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%53%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£110£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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 £110.

For beginners: Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£110 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 £110)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 - 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

Honey

Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Dried FruitOld WoodCooked FruitVanilla

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractSherriedToasted

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