Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s vs Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990sTullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s
DistilleryGlen OrdTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£120£96
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is better value at £96 vs £120.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £96)

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£96 vs £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

Honey

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