Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Midleton
£36000
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Glenfiddich
★ 4.70
£22799
| Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two | Glenfiddich 50 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Glenfiddich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.6% | 46.1% |
| Age | 46 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £36000 | £22799 |
| Rating | — | 4.70/5 |
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is better value at £22799 vs £36000.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£36000 vs £22799)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£22799 vs £36000)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two 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 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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