Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
£114
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.8% | 53% |
| Age | 25 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £113.66 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 £114.
For beginners: Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£113.66 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 £113.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 Cask 991104 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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
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