Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryDistillery 291Glenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV67.8%53%
Age3 yr9 yr
Price£102.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (67.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.95 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 £102.95)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Distillery?

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Toasted

Only Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

New WoodYeasty

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneySherried

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