Glengoyne 30 Year Old vs Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£895
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Nikka
£999
| Glengoyne 30 Year Old | Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Nikka |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £894.99 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is better value at £895 vs £999.
For beginners: Glengoyne 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £894.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 30 Year Old 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 Taketsuru?
Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Only Taketsuru 21 Year Old (bottled 2014) - Non-Chill Filtered 80th Anniversary