Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Glengoyne 18 Year Old

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedGlengoyne 18 Year Old
DistilleryAmrutGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£88.99£112
Rating5.00/54.62/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Glengoyne 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value41/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.62).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £112.

For beginners: Glengoyne 18 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £112)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Glengoyne 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£112 vs £88.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 18 Year Old 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

SherriedVanillaHoney

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Malt Extract

Only Glengoyne 18 Year Old

Dried FruitOld Wood

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