Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 vs Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Ardbeg
★ 2.71
£1999
Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Garioch
£2800
| Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 | Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 42.3% |
| Age | 13 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £2799.95 |
| Rating | 2.71/5 | — |
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr)
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 is rated higher (2.71 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 is better value at £1999 vs £2800.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (2.7/5)
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2799.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£2799.95 vs £1999)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 2.7)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Ardbeg 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2011
Only Glen Garioch 32 Year Old 1988 - Family Reserve (Càrn Mòr)