Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Glenmorangie
£1045
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £1045 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
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 £1045.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1045 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 £1045)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Both taste of
Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange