Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£199
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011 is better value at £199 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Tamdhu 18 Year Old - Pre 2011