Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryTomintoulGlenfarclas
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.7%53%
Age30 yr9 yr
Price£152.57£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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 £153.

For beginners: Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£152.57 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 £152.57)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Old WoodNutty

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

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