Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£180
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 46.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £180 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 £179.95)
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
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 North?
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)