The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 vs The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

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

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
DistilleryThe EpicureanGlenDronach
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.8%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£79.95£72.58
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner80/100
Value69/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is better value at £73 vs £80.

For beginners: The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £72.58)

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.58 vs £79.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 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.

Who should buy The?

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Malt ExtractNuttyToasted

Only The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

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