Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old

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

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky WhiskyGlengoyne 30 Year Old
DistilleryFour RosesGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£750£894.99
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky is better value at £750 vs £895.

For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£750 vs £894.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£894.99 vs £750)

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 30 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2014 Kentucky Whisky

ToastedCooked Fruit

Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SherriedChocolateOld Wood

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