Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£1495
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Glengoyne |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 50.3% |
| Age | 36 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1495 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1495.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1495 vs £995)
- −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 affordable (£995 vs £1495)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Glen Garioch 36 Year Old 1968 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve