Glenfiddich 50 Year Old vs Midleton 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Glenfiddich
★ 4.70
£22799
Midleton 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three
Midleton
★ 4.00
£35001
| Glenfiddich 50 Year Old | Midleton 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Midleton |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 46.1% | 55.7% |
| Age | 50 yr | 47 yr |
| Price | £22799 | £35000.5 |
| Rating | 4.70/5 | 4.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Midleton 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Midleton 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 4.00).
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is better value at £22799 vs £35001.
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 £35000.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Midleton 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£35000.5 vs £22799)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Only Midleton 47 Year Old - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three