Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Girvan
£125
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.5% | 53% |
| Age | 28 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £125 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 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 £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 28 Year Old 1993 (cask 110054) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
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