Glen Scotia 18 Year Old vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glen Scotia 18 Year OldGlenfarclas - Movember 2011
DistilleryGlen ScotiaGlenfarclas
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53%
Age18 yr9 yr
Price£129.95£99.95
Rating3.56/55.00/5

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value27/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.56).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £130.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.6 vs 5.0)

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £129.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

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

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

Only Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

Dried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractHoney

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