Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

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

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
DistilleryFour RosesGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV60.1%50.3%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£800£995
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 is better value at £800 vs £995.

For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Pros

  • +More affordable (£800 vs £995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • 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 £800)

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Cooked FruitNew Wood

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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