Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyGlenfarclas 30 Year Old
DistilleryCragganmoreGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£750£632.95
Rating5.00/5

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £750.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£750 vs £632.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£632.95 vs £750)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokeyToastedMalt ExtractHoneyLeathery

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

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