Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Four Roses
£199
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Four Roses Super Premium Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Four Roses |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum is better value at £199 vs £199.
For beginners: Four Roses Super Premium Platinum 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Four?
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum 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
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Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Four Roses Super Premium Platinum