Glenfiddich 50 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release)

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

Glenfiddich 50 Year OldLoch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release)
DistilleryGlenfiddichLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.1%42.6%
Age50 yr50 yr
Price£22799£20989.5
Rating4.70/5

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release) is better value at £20990 vs £22799.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£22799 vs £20989.5)

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20989.5 vs £22799)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyDried Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Vanilla

Only Loch Lomond 50 Year Old (2024 Release)

SherriedChocolateToasted

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