Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside WhiskyGlenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryGlenfarclasGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40.6%
AgeNAS50 yr
Price£7500£9882.5
Rating4.83/5

Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky is better value at £7500 vs £9883.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£7500 vs £9882.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9882.5 vs £7500)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Glenfarclas 1958 / Sherry Cask #2245 / 1st Release / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky

NuttyTobacco

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Old Wood

Explore more