Togouchi 15 Year Old vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Togouchi 15 Year OldGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryChugoku JozoGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.8%53%
Age15 yr9 yr
Price£119.9£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Togouchi 15 Year Old

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 £120.

For beginners: Togouchi 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.9 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 £119.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Togouchi?

Togouchi 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Togouchi 15 Year Old

Vanilla

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

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