Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry ButtGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryGlengoyneGlenfarclas
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%53%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£132.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

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 £133.

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132.95 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 £132.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt 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

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

Dried FruitVanilla

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt Extract

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