Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryHighland ParkGlenfarclas
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%53%
Age16 yr9 yr
Price£108.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £109.

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

Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£108.95 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 £108.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Dried FruitChocolate

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt Extract

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