Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice vs Merlet St Sauvant Cognac

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's ChoiceMerlet St Sauvant Cognac
DistilleryGlengoyneMerlet
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£86.95£101
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value58/100

Merlet St Sauvant Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Merlet St Sauvant Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £101.

For beginners: Merlet St Sauvant Cognac is more approachable (65/100 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 £101)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Merlet St Sauvant Cognac

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£101 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 Merlet?

Merlet St Sauvant Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Merlet St Sauvant Cognac

Cooked FruitNuttyCitric

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