Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryGlenfarclasStrathclyde
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV53%45%
Age9 yr35 yr
Price£99.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £124.

For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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 £123.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£123.95 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

HoneySherriedToasted

Only Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21841) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodOilySandy

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