Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Chief's Son
£140
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chief's Son | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 53% |
| Age | 5 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £140.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Chief's?
Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
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