Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs AE Dor No.9 Cognac

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

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage ReserveAE Dor No.9 Cognac
DistilleryGlengoyneAE Dor
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.3%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£995£1500
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

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

AE Dor No.9 Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

AE Dor No.9 Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £1500.

For beginners: AE Dor No.9 Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£995 vs £1500)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

AE Dor No.9 Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 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 AE?

AE Dor No.9 Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only AE Dor No.9 Cognac

Old WoodDried FruitLeathery

Explore more