Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Strathclyde
£124
| Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53% | 45% |
| Age | 9 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £123.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£123.95 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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