Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1 vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Edradour
£1200
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1 | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Glengoyne |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 50.3% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1199.95 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
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 £1200.
For beginners: Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1199.95 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 £1199.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1 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 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 Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 355) - Enigma No. 1
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve