Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryGlenturretGlenfarclas
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.4%53%
Age25 yr9 yr
Price£122.73£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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 £123.

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

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£122.73 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 £122.73)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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

Sherried

Only Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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