Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Midleton Very Rare 1994

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

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage ReserveMidleton Very Rare 1994
DistilleryGlengoyneMidleton
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
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

Midleton Very Rare 1994

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare 1994

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: Midleton Very Rare 1994 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

Midleton Very Rare 1994

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare 1994 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Midleton Very Rare 1994

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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