Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£120
| Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Berry Bros. & Rudd |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 53% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £120.
For beginners: St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £120)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy St.?
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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