Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation Speyside WhiskyGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryLongmornGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£103£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

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 £103.

For beginners: Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£103 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 £103)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation 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 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

Sherried

Only Longmorn 2009 / 16 Year Old / PX Finish Cask 161695 / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

ChocolateNuttyVanillaDried Fruit

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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