Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathmill
£202
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Strathmill |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 49.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £199 | £201.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £202.
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 £201.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£201.95 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)