Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Brora
£995
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brora | Glengoyne |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 50.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £995 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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 £995.
For beginners: Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Brora?
Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 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
Only Brora 23 Year Old 1980 (cask 824) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve