The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish vs The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£299
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£220
| The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish | The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £299 | £219.6 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £220 vs £299.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £219.6)
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£219.6 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy The?
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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