Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter vs Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Queen Mary Brooch (Teal) Blended Whisky

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

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old DecanterRoyal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Queen Mary Brooch (Teal) Blended Whisky
DistilleryGlenfarclasRoyal Salute
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40.6%40%
Age50 yrNAS
Price£9882.5£14775
Rating4.83/5

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Queen Mary Brooch (Teal) Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Queen Mary Brooch (Teal) Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is better value at £9883 vs £14775.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£9882.5 vs £14775)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Queen Mary Brooch (Teal) Blended Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£14775 vs £9882.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter 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 Royal?

Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Queen Mary Brooch (Teal) Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Queen Mary Brooch (Teal) Blended Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyNuttyToasted

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