Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Mannochmore
★ 4.25
£175
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Mannochmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £199 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release) is better value at £175 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 £175)
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£175 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release) 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
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)