Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & MorganGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryCaol IlaGlenfarclas
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58%53%
Age14 yr9 yr
Price£102.5£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

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 £103.

For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.5 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 £102.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokeyVanillaFresh FruitLeatheryOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoneySherriedToasted

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