Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%) vs Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%)
Royal Salute
★ 3.50
£1996
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£1299
| Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%) | Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | Strathisla |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £1996.01 | £1299 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%)
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%)
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £1299 vs £1996.
For beginners: Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1996.01 vs £1299)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Royal Salute - 62 Gun Salute (43%)
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