At $370 for members this week, Glenfarclas 25 sits above what the drinkers of the bottles nearest it would pay for it. That is the shape of the thing: it fits its own fans and pinches everyone else. Priced for its fans.
| slot | 08-13 | 08-20 | 08-27 | 09-03 | 09-10 | 09-17 | 09-24 | 10-01 | 10-08 | 10-15 | 10-22 | 10-29 | 11-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| list / member | 389.99 observed | 389.99 observed | 389.99 observed | 389.99 observed | 389.99 m 350.00 observed | 440.00 m 350.00 observed | 440.00 m 350.00 observed | 440.00 m 350.00 observed | 440.00 observed | 440.00 observed | 440.00 observed | 440.00 observed | 440.00 m 370.00 observed |
| basis | mean | median | sd | min | max | range | cv | se mean | latest | own-range pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| list | 420.77 | 440.00 | 25.32 | 389.99 | 440.00 | 50.01 | 6.0% | 7.02 | 440.00 | 100 |
| member | 391.54 | 389.99 | 37.38 | 350.00 | 440.00 | 90.00 | 9.5% | 10.37 | 370.00 | 38 |
| moments | m1 mean | m2 var | m3 skew | m4 ex-kurt | 95% band of the mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| list | 420.77 | 641.28 | -0.54 | -2.06 | 407.0 – 434.5 |
Tamdhu 15 gives a Glenfarclas 25 drinker 73% of what the Glenfarclas 25 does, for 55% of the price, at $202. Molasses, orange peel on the nose, sherry and Turkish Delight on the palate, cloves and dark chocolate on a long finish. More on Glenfarclas 25 in this week's piece.
Hand a Glenfarclas 15 drinker a dram of Glenfarclas 25 and they'd put down 54% of what their own bottle costs them. The nearest drinkers all land higher. I lay it out in this week's piece. Where would you sit?
Glenfarclas 25 is $370. About 24 pours in the bottle, so $15.58 a standard drink at home. That puts it 294th of 310 at Dan Murphy's by the pour. An old, sherried, honeyed thing. More on it in this week's piece.
Like Glenfarclas 25? A Glenfarclas 15 gives a Glenfarclas 25 drinker about 74% of what the 25 does, for 50% of the price, at $185. Dried fruits and toffee on the nose, then dark fruit, Christmas cake and roast oak. Pour one and see — more in this week's piece.
Both lean on honey and a bit of age. Glengoyne 21 gives a Glenfarclas 25 drinker about 93% of what the Glenfarclas 25 does, for 98% of its price. Its own price this week: $361. More on Glenfarclas 25 in this week's piece.
| # | candidate | price | CEARP | price − CEARP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamdhu 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL | $201.99 | $306.94 | -104.95 |
| 2 | Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL | $129.99 | $306.73 | -176.74 |
| 3 | Chivas Regal 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 700mL | $645.99 | $296.34 | +349.65 |
| 4 | Glengoyne 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL | $360.99 | $286.38 | +74.61 |
| 5 | Glen Moray 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL | $342.99 | $282.00 | +60.99 |
| 6 | Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL | $139.99 | $278.15 | -138.16 |
| 7 | Aberlour 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky 700mL | $159.99 | $277.15 | -117.16 |
| 8 | Glengoyne 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL | $275.99 | $269.51 | +6.48 |
| 9 | Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 700mL | $124.95 | $265.88 | -140.93 |
| 10 | Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 700mL | $259.99 | $260.31 | -0.32 |