Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich
£170
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
| Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) | Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.6% | 40% |
| Age | 38 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £169.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £170 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£169.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −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 £169.95)
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor) 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.
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 Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rarest of the Rare (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve