Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) vs Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)
Glenfarclas
★ 3.95
£13995
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Yamazaki
£15000
| Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) | Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43.3% | 40% |
| Age | 60 yr | NAS |
| Price | £13995 | £15000 |
| Rating | 3.95/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) is rated higher (3.95 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) is better value at £13995 vs £15000.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (3.9/5)
- +More affordable (£13995 vs £15000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£15000 vs £13995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.9)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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