Glenfarclas 40 Year Old vs Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£1275
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky
Bunnahabhain
£1000
| Glenfarclas 40 Year Old | Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40.8% |
| Age | 40 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1275 | £999.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky is better value at £1000 vs £1275.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1275 vs £999.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1275)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Only Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 5743) - Skene Whisky