Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter vs Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Glenfarclas
★ 4.83
£9883
Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino
Karuizawa
£8995
| Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter | Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Karuizawa |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.6% | 57.7% |
| Age | 50 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £9882.5 | £8995 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino is better value at £8995 vs £9883.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 35 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£9882.5 vs £8995)
Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino
Pros
- +More affordable (£8995 vs £9882.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
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.
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino 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 50 Year Old Decanter
Only Karuizawa 35 Year Old 1981 (cask 6412) - Fazzino