Glenfarclas 40 Year Old vs Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£1275
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Edradour
£1200
| Glenfarclas 40 Year Old | Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.6% |
| Age | 40 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £1275 | £1199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1 is better value at £1200 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 £1199.95)
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Pros
- +More affordable (£1199.95 vs £1275)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Edradour?
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1 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
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