Glenfarclas 40 Year Old vs Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£1275
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Lagavulin
£999
| Glenfarclas 40 Year Old | Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50.9% |
| Age | 40 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1275 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019 is better value at £999 vs £1275.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1275 vs £999)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£999 vs £1275)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old 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.
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019 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
Both taste of
Only Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Only Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019