Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
J.G Thomson & Co.
£164
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | J.G Thomson & Co. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £163.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 is better value at £164 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 £163.63)
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
Pros
- +More affordable (£163.63 vs £199)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 J.G.?
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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