Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tamdhu
£939
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Tamdhu |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 54.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £995 | £938.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £939 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £938.5)
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£938.5 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)