Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022 vs Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

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

Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
DistilleryGlenfiddichKavalan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.1%56.3%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£350£387.43
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022 is better value at £350 vs £387.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022

Pros

  • +More affordable (£350 vs £387.43)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£387.43 vs £350)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022 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.

Who should buy Kavalan?

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glenfiddich 13 Year Old (cask 2985) - Spirit of Speyside 2022

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyCitric

Only Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

SherriedDried FruitNuttyChocolate

Explore more