Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000sGlenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
DistilleryBladnochGlenfiddich
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age20 yr12 yr
Price£195£199
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

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).

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s is better value at £195 vs £199.

For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£195 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

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 £195)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

NuttyOld Wood

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Malt ExtractNew Wood

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