Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay WhiskyGlenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryBowmoreGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40.6%
AgeNAS50 yr
Price£7500£9882.5
Rating4.83/5

Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky is better value at £7500 vs £9883.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£7500 vs £9882.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9882.5 vs £7500)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter 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

Sherried

Only Bowmore 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky

SmokeyFresh FruitMedicinalOily

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

ChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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