Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
Dalmore
£155
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 62.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £199 | £154.55 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996 is better value at £155 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 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £154.55)
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996
Pros
- +More affordable (£154.55 vs £199)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.5%) — 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 SMWS?
SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996 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
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only SMWS No. 13.42 11 Year Old 1996