Dalmore 39 Year Old 1972 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

Dalmore 39 Year Old 1972 (cask 1) - Constellation CollectionGlenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryDalmoreGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%40.6%
Age39 yr50 yr
Price£14999.95£9882.5
Rating4.83/5

Dalmore 39 Year Old 1972 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 39 Year Old 1972 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is better value at £9883 vs £15000.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 39 Year Old 1972 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£14999.95 vs £9882.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£9882.5 vs £14999.95)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 39 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 39 Year Old 1972 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter 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

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 39 Year Old 1972 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

TobaccoLeathery

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Chocolate

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