Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenrothes
★ 5.00
£132
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Glenrothes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 51.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £83.9 | £131.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £132.
For beginners: Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £131.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£131.95 vs £83.9)
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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 Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Tasting notes
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