Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenfarclasChief's Son
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%52.1%
Age9 yr5 yr
Price£99.95£139.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £140.

For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £139.95)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£139.95 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 Chief's?

Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Malt Extract

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

HoneySherriedToasted

Only Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitYeastyNew Wood

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