Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Glenlivet 30 Year Old 1981 Cask 9457 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Glenlivet 30 Year Old 1981 Cask 9457 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenfarclasThe Glenlivet
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%53.4%
Age9 yr30 yr
Price£99.95£149
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Glenlivet 30 Year Old 1981 Cask 9457 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlivet 30 Year Old 1981 Cask 9457 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £149.

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 £149)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Glenlivet 30 Year Old 1981 Cask 9457 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149 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 Glenlivet?

Glenlivet 30 Year Old 1981 Cask 9457 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneySherried

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Toasted

Only Glenlivet 30 Year Old 1981 Cask 9457 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodDried Fruit

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