The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)
DistilleryGlenturretFilliers
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50%43%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£48.42£34.88
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634) is better value at £35 vs £48.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £34.88)

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.88 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyHoneyVanilla

Only Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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