The Glenrothes 12 Year Old vs Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

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

The Glenrothes 12 Year OldTullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryGlenrothesMalts of Scotland
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%54.9%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£5.3£8.42
Rating3.78/5

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is better value at £5 vs £8.

For beginners: The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£5.3 vs £8.42)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£8.42 vs £5.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Tullahoma?

Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland 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

Old WoodToastedMalt Extract

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Nutty

Only Tullahoma 2011 (bottled 2017) (cask 17023) - Malts of Scotland

Vanilla

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