Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£107
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 53% |
| Age | 18 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £106.86 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £107.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.86 vs £99.95)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £106.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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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