Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryGlenlossieJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£45.82£39.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £46.

For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.82 vs £39.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.9 vs £45.82)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt 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

Toasted

Only Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 1135 & 1136) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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