Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive vs Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Glenfarclas
£500
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
★ 5.00
£300
| Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive | Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Midleton |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 56.3% | 58.2% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £499.95 | £300 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Quick verdict
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is better value at £300 vs £500.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499.95 vs £300)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£300 vs £499.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive 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 Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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
Only Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Only Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)