Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
DistilleryGlenfarclasLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%50.3%
Age9 yr19 yr
Price£99.95£145
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £145.

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 £145)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£145 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush 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 ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush

Vanilla

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