Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£795
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.6% | 50.3% |
| Age | 40 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £795 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £795 vs £995.
For beginners: Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£795 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £795)
Who should buy Black?
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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
Only Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve