Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of Macduff vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of MacduffGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryFoursquareGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£107£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of Macduff

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of Macduff

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 £107.

For beginners: Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of Macduff is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of Macduff

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£107 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 £107)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of Macduff suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Foursquare 2007 / 15 Year Old / Golden Cask Rum / House of Macduff

Cooked FruitVanillaOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneySherriedToasted

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