Glengoyne 30 Year Old vs Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

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

Glengoyne 30 Year OldFour Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky
DistilleryGlengoyneFour Roses
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46.8%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£894.99£750
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

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

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky is better value at £750 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 £750)

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£750 vs £894.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Four?

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky 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 Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

ToastedCooked Fruit

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