Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryBenrinnesGlenfarclas
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.3%53%
Age22 yr9 yr
Price£139.12£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £139.

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

Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£139.12 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 £139.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 11718) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoChocolate

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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