Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Kilkerran
£199
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018 is better value at £199 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018