Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

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

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Meikle Tòir The Sherry One
DistilleryGlenrothesGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age11 yr5 yr
Price£41.12£43
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £41 vs £43.

For beginners: Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.12 vs £43)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 5 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£43 vs £41.12)

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Meikle?

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

ChocolateOld Wood

Only Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokeyCooked FruitToasted

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