Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£220
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 42.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £199 | £219.6 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £220.
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 affordable (£199 vs £219.6)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£219.6 vs £199)
- −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 Malts?
Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Malts of Islay 31 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)