Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice vs Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£87
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Glenturret
£116
| Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice | Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Glenturret |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 50.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £86.95 | £115.72 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is better value at £87 vs £116.
For beginners: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£86.95 vs £115.72)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115.72 vs £86.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice 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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 342) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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
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