Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Caol Ila
£104
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 53% |
| Age | 14 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £104.41 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £104.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.41 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 £104.41)
- +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 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask 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.
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
Only Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011