Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) vs GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Caledonian
£154
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£100
| Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) | GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | GlenDronach |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 54.8% |
| Age | 29 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £154.49 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Quick verdict
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is better value at £100 vs £154.
For beginners: Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£154.49 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £154.49)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Who should buy GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) 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 Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Only GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)