Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Talisker
£158
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
| Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £158.22 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £158 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£158.22 vs £199)
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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £158.22)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 19902) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve