Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Imperial
£700
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Imperial |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 42.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £632.95 | £699.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £700.
For beginners: Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £699.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£699.95 vs £632.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Only Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)