Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryGlenfarclasNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV53%52.1%
Age9 yr26 yr
Price£99.95£109.08
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £109.

For beginners: North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £109.08)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.08 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 North?

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

HoneySherried

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Malt ExtractToasted

Only North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

VanillaOld WoodCitric

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