Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveIrish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryGlenfiddichThe Nectar
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%42.2%
Age12 yr24 yr
Price£199£167.05
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £167 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 £167.05)

Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£167.05 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Irish?

Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

ToastedVanillaMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedNutty

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