Glenfiddich 50 Year Old vs Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two

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

Glenfiddich 50 Year OldMidleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
DistilleryGlenfiddichMidleton
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV46.1%53.6%
Age50 yr46 yr
Price£22799£36000
Rating4.70/5

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

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

Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is better value at £22799 vs £36000.

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 affordable (£22799 vs £36000)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£36000 vs £22799)
  • 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 Midleton?

Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two 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

Old WoodHoneyDried Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Vanilla

Only Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two

SherriedNutty

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