Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 1516) - Auld Enemy Dram

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

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an DorasGlengoyne 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 1516) - Auld Enemy Dram
DistilleryGlenugieGlengoyne
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%54.4%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£899£999
Rating5.00/5

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value6/100

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 1516) - Auld Enemy Dram

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 1516) - Auld Enemy Dram

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £999.

For beginners: Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899 vs £999)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 1516) - Auld Enemy Dram

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£999 vs £899)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenugie?

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 1516) - Auld Enemy Dram suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Leathery

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 1516) - Auld Enemy Dram

Tobacco

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