Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
DistilleryGlenturretGlengoyne
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.1%57%
Age28 yr15 yr
Price£115.72£86.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value58/100

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is better value at £87 vs £116.

For beginners: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115.72 vs £86.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£86.95 vs £115.72)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)

Old Wood

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

Fresh Fruit

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