Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveInchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
DistilleryGlenfiddichLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr18 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value27/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is better value at £150 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

New Wood

Only Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Fresh Fruit

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