Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask vs Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£387
Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022
Glenfiddich
£350
| Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Glenfiddich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 62.1% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £387.43 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022 is better value at £350 vs £387.
For beginners: Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£387.43 vs £350)
Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022
Pros
- +More affordable (£350 vs £387.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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.
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022 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
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