Loch Lomond 50 Year Old vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

Loch Lomond 50 Year OldGlenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryLoch LomondGlenfarclas
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.2%40.6%
Age50 yr50 yr
Price£12000£9882.5
Rating4.83/5

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is better value at £9883 vs £12000.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£12000 vs £9882.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£9882.5 vs £12000)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Loch Lomond 50 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SherriedChocolate

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