Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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

Old Masters Blended Scotch WhiskyThe Glenrothes 12 Year Old
DistilleryLombardGlenrothes
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£3.9£5.3
Rating3.78/5

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £4 vs £5.

For beginners: Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.9 vs £5.3)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.3 vs £3.9)

Who should buy Old?

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Vanilla

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old WoodNutty

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