Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryGlengoyneTyrconnell
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£95.76£67.63
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £68 vs £96.

For beginners: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£95.76 vs £67.63)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£67.63 vs £95.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateToasted

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Dried FruitNutty

Where to buy

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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