Glencadam 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 9952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 9952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glencadam
£161
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Glencadam 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 9952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 53% |
| Age | 35 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £160.97 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 9952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glencadam 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 9952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £161.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 9952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160.97 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £160.97)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 9952) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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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