Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 Champagne vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 ChampagneGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryHenriotGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£150£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 Champagne

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 £150.

For beginners: Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Henriot?

Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 Champagne 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

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2013 Champagne

Fresh Fruit

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractSherried

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