Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Glengoyne
£153
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 57.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £153.45 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £153.
For beginners: Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£153.45 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice 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 Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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
Only Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange