Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Grant
£250
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £199 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £250.
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)
- +More affordable (£199 vs £250)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £199)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)