Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
DistilleryDallas DhuGlenfarclas
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%43%
Age29 yr30 yr
Price£799£632.95
Rating5.00/5

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £799.

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

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£799 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 £799)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 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

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only Dallas Dhu 29 Year Old 1981 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

ToastedNutty

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

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