Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£545
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
| Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.5% | 43% |
| Age | 30 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £545 | £632.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £545 vs £633.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£545 vs £632.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£632.95 vs £545)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14861) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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