Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)
Glendullan
★ 4.00
£750
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Glendullan |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 59.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £995 | £750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £750 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £750)
The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£750 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 The?
The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014) 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 The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old 1976 (Special Release 2014)