Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenfarclasGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%50%
Age9 yr36 yr
Price£99.95£142.39
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £142.

For beginners: Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £142.39)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£142.39 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractSherried

Only Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

VanillaDried FruitOld Wood

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