Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Thomas H Handy
£1250
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thomas H Handy | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £1250 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1250.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£1250 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Thomas?
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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.
Tasting notes
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