Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979 vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryCanadian ClubGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%53%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£144£99.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value28/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £144.

For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£144 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £144)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979

VanillaCitric

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

HoneySherried

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