Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 572) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 572) - Mackillop's ChoiceGlenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
DistilleryGlenturretGlenfiddich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age25 yr12 yr
Price£200.52£199
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 572) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 572) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £201.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 572) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£200.52 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £200.52)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 572) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glenturret 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 572) - Mackillop's Choice

Old WoodNutty

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Malt ExtractNew Wood

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