Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glentauchers
£133
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 53% |
| Age | 22 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £133.01 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £133.
For beginners: Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£133.01 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 £133.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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