Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£150
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53% |
| Age | 15 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £150 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £150.
For beginners: Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Where to buy
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - 2010s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange