Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter vs Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky

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

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old DecanterRoyal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) 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 / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) 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: Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +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 / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ChocolateDried Fruit

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SherriedOld Wood

Only Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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