Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
DistilleryGlenfarclasGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%53%
Age9 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£132.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £133.

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 £132.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132.95 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 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt 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

HoneySherriedToasted

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt Extract

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt

Dried FruitVanilla

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