Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glen Elgin
£103
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 53% |
| Age | 25 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £103.42 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 £103.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£103.42 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 £103.42)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 12155) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011