Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Clynelish
£1000
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Glengoyne |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.3% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1000 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1000.
For beginners: Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1000 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid) 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 Clynelish 28 Year Old 1976 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve