Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Nikka
£999
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Nikka |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £995 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
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 £999.
For beginners: Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £999)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Taketsuru?
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary 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
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary