J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt vs Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended MaltMiltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryJ.G Thomson & Co.Miltonduff
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£39.9£38.95
Rating5.00/5

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £40.

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

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £38.95)

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £39.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 701804, 701805,701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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