Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey vs Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Midleton
£2500
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Glen Garioch
★ 4.50
£1967
| Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey | Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Glen Garioch |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 46 yr |
| Price | £2500 | £1966.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Quick verdict
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 is better value at £1967 vs £2500.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£2500 vs £1966.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More affordable (£1966.95 vs £2500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.1984 / First Release Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958