Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bruichladdich
£187
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £199 | £186.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is better value at £187 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £186.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£186.95 vs £199)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Octomore?
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)