Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
DistilleryBlair AtholGlenrothes
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£6.06£5.3
Rating3.78/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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 £6.

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.06 vs £5.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

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 £6.06)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)

SherriedTobaccoLeatheryDried FruitChocolate

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old WoodNuttyToastedMalt Extract

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