Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Tobermory
£103
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 53% |
| Age | 15 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £102.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
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: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.95 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 £102.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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
Both taste of
Only Ledaig 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 56423) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011