Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Glen Scotia
£899
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glengoyne |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 50.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £899 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 is better value at £899 vs £995.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£899 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £899)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 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.
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
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange