Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
The Glenlivet
£150
| Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £150.
For beginners: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 The?
The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Only The Glenlivet 14 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured