Glen Garioch 8 Year Old vs Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Glen Garioch
★ 4.67
£20
Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenrothes
£16
| Glen Garioch 8 Year Old | Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Glenrothes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £19.55 | £16.1 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £16 vs £20.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£19.55 vs £16.1)
Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£16.1 vs £19.55)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 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 Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Only Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)