Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond
£150
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)