Four Roses Super Premium Platinum vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Four Roses Super Premium PlatinumGlenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
DistilleryFour RosesGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£199£199
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £199.

For beginners: Four Roses Super Premium Platinum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyNew Wood

Only Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

Fresh Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

ToastedMalt Extract

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