Glengoyne 30 Year Old vs Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Glengoyne 30 Year OldGlenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlengoyneGlenmorangie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46.8%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£894.99£700
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £700 vs £895.

For beginners: Glengoyne 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£894.99 vs £700)

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£700 vs £894.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 30 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SherriedChocolateOld Wood

Only Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1995 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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