Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Hampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveHampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
DistilleryGlenfiddichHampden
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£199£199
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Hampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 is better value at £199 vs £199.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Hampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Hampden?

Hampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Hampden 2018 HGML / 7 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

OilyFresh FruitSmokeyYeasty

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