Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveInvergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
DistilleryGlenfiddichInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%43.4%
Age12 yr42 yr
Price£199£145.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £146 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 £145.95)

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£145.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (42 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 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) 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

ToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

HoneyNew Wood

Only Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Old WoodOily

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