Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007) vs Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007)
Glenury
★ 5.00
£494
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
★ 5.00
£300
| Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007) | Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenury | Midleton |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 58% | 58.2% |
| Age | 36 yr | NAS |
| Price | £494.01 | £300 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Quick verdict
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is better value at £300 vs £494.
For beginners: Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£494.01 vs £300)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£300 vs £494.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenury?
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007) 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 Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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
Both taste of
Only Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1970 (Special Release 2007)
Only Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)