Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldJohn Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022
DistilleryGlenfarclasJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£632.95£500.43
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022 is better value at £500 vs £633.

For beginners: John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022 is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£632.95 vs £500.43)

John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£500.43 vs £632.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 John?

John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

ChocolateTobacco

Only John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2022

Vanilla

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