Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

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

Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970sGlengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
DistilleryRemy MartinGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£800£995
Rating5.00/5

Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s is better value at £800 vs £995.

For beginners: Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£800 vs £995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£995 vs £800)

Who should buy Remy?

Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s 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

Only Remy Martin Age Inconnu Cognac / Bot.1970s

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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