Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenfiddichGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%47.7%
Age12 yr35 yr
Price£199£199.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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