Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV47%53%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£124.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £125.

For beginners: Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £124.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

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