Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish vs GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£71
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
GlenAllachie
★ 5.00
£68
| Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish | GlenAllachie 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £71.25 | £68 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £71.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£71.25 vs £68)
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£68 vs £71.25)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
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Where to buy
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange