Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryMiltonduffJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£38.95£39.9
Rating5.00/5

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £40.

For beginners: Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £39.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £38.95)

Who should buy Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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