Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old

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

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine DujacGlengoyne 30 Year Old
DistilleryDujacGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£775£894.99
Rating5.00/5

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac is better value at £775 vs £895.

For beginners: Glengoyne 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£775 vs £894.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£894.99 vs £775)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clos?

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 30 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

Dried FruitSmokeyToastedLeathery

Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SherriedHoneyChocolateVanillaOld Wood

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