Glengoyne 36 Year Old 1969 vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glengoyne 36 Year Old 1969Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
DistilleryGlengoyneTamdhu
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.9%43%
Age36 yr30 yr
Price£459.95£395
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 36 Year Old 1969

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Glengoyne 36 Year Old 1969

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £460.

For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 36 Year Old 1969

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£459.95 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£395 vs £459.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 36 Year Old 1969 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Glengoyne 36 Year Old 1969

LeatheryToasted

Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

ChocolateTobacco

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