Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered vs Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Aberlour
★ 4.20
£51

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Golden Sun
★ 5.00
£50
| Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered | Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Golden Sun |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £50.94 | £50 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Quick verdict
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is better value at £50 vs £51.
For beginners: Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.94 vs £50)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£50 vs £50.94)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Golden?
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Only Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Where to buy
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange