Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #38 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky vs The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #38 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
Glenfarclas
£1500
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
The Macallan
★ 4.80
£1500
| Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #38 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky | The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #38 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #38 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Quick verdict
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is better value at £1500 vs £1500.
For beginners: The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #38 / Winter 2017 Release Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 1983 / Family Casks / Cask #38 / 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.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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