Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryGlenrothesTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%55%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£41.12£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £41 vs £46.

For beginners: Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.12 vs £45.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£45.95 vs £41.12)

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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

Sherried

Only Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Dried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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