Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Bowmore
£147
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £199 | £146.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish is better value at £147 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 £146.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£146.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish