Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenburgie
£875
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
| Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 43% |
| Age | 33 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £874.95 | £632.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £875.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£874.95 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 £874.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Glenburgie 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 14143) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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