Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£116
| Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 54.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £115.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £116.
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 £115.78)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115.78 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 New?
New Zealand 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 58) 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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