Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky vs Heaven Hill Bourbon

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

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland WhiskyHeaven Hill Bourbon
DistilleryGlenkinchieHeaven Hill
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS4 yr
Price£17.25£23.63
Rating4.24/5

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Heaven Hill Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Heaven Hill Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven Hill Bourbon is rated higher (4.24 vs 0.00).

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky is better value at £17 vs £24.

For beginners: Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£17.25 vs £23.63)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)

Heaven Hill Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£23.63 vs £17.25)

Who should buy Glenkinchie?

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Heaven?

Heaven Hill Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Heaven Hill Bourbon

VanillaToastedCooked MashNutty

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