Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Elgin
£299
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 43% |
| Age | 28 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £299 vs £395.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £395)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 28 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £299)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) 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
Only Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)