Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask
Balvenie
£795
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £795 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask is better value at £795 vs £995.
For beginners: Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£795 vs £995)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £795)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14734) - First Cask
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve