Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£192
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £199 | £191.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £192 vs £199.
For beginners: Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (75/100 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 £191.51)
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£191.51 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)