Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007
DistilleryGlenturretGlenfiddich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yr12 yr
Price£199.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007 is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedTobacco

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

SmokeyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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