Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne
£112
| Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 56.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £111.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £112.
For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £111.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.95 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 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.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 20293) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
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