Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveHigh Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryGlenfiddichHigh Coast
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%60.9%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£199£153.22
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £153 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

  • More expensive (£199 vs £153.22)

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£153.22 vs £199)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • 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 High?

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Toasted

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitNutty

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