New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
New Riff
£7
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Glenrothes
★ 3.78
£5
| New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive | The Glenrothes 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New Riff | Glenrothes |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £6.75 | £5.3 |
| Rating | — | 3.78/5 |
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is better value at £5 vs £7.
For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.75 vs £5.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
- +More affordable (£5.3 vs £6.75)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy New?
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy The?
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old