Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£180
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
| Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 40% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Quick verdict
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £179.95)
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 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 Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve