Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Frapin Cigar Blend XO CognacGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryFrapinGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£113£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

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 £113.

For beginners: Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£113 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Frapin?

Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Sherried

Only Frapin Cigar Blend XO Cognac

VanillaDried FruitTobaccoOld WoodNutty

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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