Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 EditionGlenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
DistilleryBlack TotGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£143£199
Rating5.00/5

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition is better value at £143 vs £199.

For beginners: Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£143 vs £199)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £143)

Who should buy Black?

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2023 Edition

ChocolateCooked FruitDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

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