Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

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

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited EditionGlengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
DistilleryLoch LomondGlengoyne
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%50.3%
Age29 yr25 yr
Price£1500£995
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £1500.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1500 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 £1500)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition 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 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

New WoodFragant

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractToasted

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