Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 171188+171190) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 171188+171190) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryGlen KeithJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£41.8£39.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 171188+171190) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 171188+171190) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £42.

For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 171188+171190) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.8 vs £39.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.9 vs £41.8)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 171188+171190) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 171188+171190) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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