Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Glenmorangie
£1045
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £995 | £1045 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1045.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1045)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1045 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Where to buy
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange