AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980sGlenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryAE DorGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40.6%
AgeNAS50 yr
Price£8000£9882.5
Rating4.83/5

AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s is better value at £8000 vs £9883.

For beginners: AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£8000 vs £9882.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9882.5 vs £8000)

Who should buy AE?

AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only AE Dor No.3 Cognac / 1875 Vintage / Prince Imperial / Bot.1980s

VanillaHoneyOily

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SherriedChocolate

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