Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£127
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 53% |
| Age | 22 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £127.39 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £127.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127.39 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 £127.39)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
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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