Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Strathisla
£195
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £199 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) is better value at £195 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £195)
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£195 vs £199)
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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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