Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlen KeithGlenrothes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£4.63£5.3
Rating3.78/5

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £5 vs £5.

For beginners: The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.63 vs £5.3)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.3 vs £4.63)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 The?

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOilyTobacco

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

NuttyToastedMalt Extract

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