Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£1495
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £995 | £1495 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
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 £1495.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1495)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1495 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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 Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)