Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryGlen MorayGlenfarclas
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.6%53%
Age25 yr9 yr
Price£139.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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 £140.

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

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedSherried

Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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