Glengoyne 18 Year Old vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Glengoyne 18 Year Old | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Smögen |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 61.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £112 | £88.05 |
| Rating | 4.62/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 18 Year Old
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Glengoyne 18 Year Old
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.62).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £112.
For beginners: Glengoyne 18 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£112 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £112)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 18 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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
Only Glengoyne 18 Year Old
Only Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter