Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glenglassaugh 21 Year OldGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryGlenglassaughGlenfarclas
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£148.45£99.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value34/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £148.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£148.45 vs £99.95)

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £148.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

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