Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
DistillerySpringbankGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.7%40%
Age20 yr12 yr
Price£189.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £190 vs £199.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£189.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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 (£199 vs £189.95)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Springbank 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

LeatheryOld WoodTobaccoNuttyDried Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

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