Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish
£950
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Glengoyne |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £950 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £950 vs £995.
For beginners: Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£950 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £950)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (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 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 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve