Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release)
Murray McDavid
£154
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 44.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £199 | £153.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release) is better value at £154 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £153.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£153.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Àlainn?
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2018 Release)