Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mannochmore
£154
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mannochmore | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53% |
| Age | 23 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £154.22 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £154.
For beginners: Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£154.22 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 £154.22)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 23 Year Old 1993 (cask 6881) - Reserve (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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