Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory) vs Heaven's Door Straight Rye

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)Heaven's Door Straight Rye
DistilleryOrdHeaven's Door
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV57.1%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£47.95£61.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value81/100

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £62.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £61.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 vs £47.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory) 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 Heaven's?

Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedNew WoodHoney

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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