Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 / Bot.2017 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 2011 / Bot.2017 Kentucky Straight Rye WhiskyGlengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
DistilleryThomas H HandyGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£1250£995
Rating5.00/5

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 / Bot.2017 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 / Bot.2017 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 / Bot.2017 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 / Bot.2017 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

Who should buy Thomas?

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 / Bot.2017 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2011 / Bot.2017 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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