Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveInvergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryGlenfiddichInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%41%
Age12 yr34 yr
Price£199£145
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £145 vs £199.

For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (85/100 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 £145)

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£145 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (34 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 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

ToastedHoneyNew Wood

Only Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Old WoodOily

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