Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
£163
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
| Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Vintage Malt Whisky Company | Glenfiddich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.5% | 40% |
| Age | 38 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £163.13 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £163 vs £199.
For beginners: Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£163.13 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £163.13)
Who should buy Family?
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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 Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve