Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
DistilleryGlenfarclasFoursquare
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV53%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£99.95£97.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £98 vs £100.

For beginners: Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £97.95)

Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£97.95 vs £99.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Foursquare?

Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneySherriedToasted

Only Foursquare Penultimus 15 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

ChocolateDried FruitCooked FruitNuttyVanilla

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