Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveMidleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryGlenfiddichMidleton
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£199£203
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £203.

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 £203)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£203 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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