Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£141
| Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 55.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £140.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £141.
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 £140.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140.95 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) 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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