Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Glengoyne 21 Year Old
Glengoyne
★ 4.24
£173
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Glengoyne 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199 | £173.22 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.24/5 |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glengoyne 21 Year Old
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glengoyne 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.24).
Glengoyne 21 Year Old is better value at £173 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)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £173.22)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£173.22 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old