SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey
Cooley
£1250
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cooley | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £1250 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
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: SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey
Pros
- +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 SMWS?
SMWS 117.1 (Cooley) / 1989 / 12 Year Old Irish Malt Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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
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