Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Togouchi 15 Year Old

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Togouchi 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlenfarclasChugoku Jozo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53%43.8%
Age9 yr15 yr
Price£99.95£119.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

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

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Togouchi 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £120.

For beginners: Togouchi 15 Year Old 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 £119.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.9 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 Togouchi?

Togouchi 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

Only Togouchi 15 Year Old

Vanilla

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