Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£128
| Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 48.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £127.54 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £128.
For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £127.54)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.54 vs £99.95)
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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)