Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak ReserveOld Perth 23 Year Old 1994
DistilleryGlenfiddichOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%44.9%
Age12 yr23 yr
Price£199£146.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994 is better value at £147 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 £146.95)

Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994

Pros

  • +More affordable (£146.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)

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 Old?

Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994

Old WoodSherriedNutty

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