Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s
DistilleryGlengoyneTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.9%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£149.95£96
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is better value at £96 vs £150.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£149.95 vs £96)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£96 vs £149.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedOld WoodHoney

Only Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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