The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryGlen Garioch
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%53.6%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£95£125.91
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £126.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £125.91)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125.91 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr 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

ToastedHoney

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitVegetativeYeasty

Only Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (cask 1002) - Dràm Mòr

Dried FruitVanilla

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