The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£220
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£299
| The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | GlenDronach |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | 31 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £219.6 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £220 vs £299.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£219.6 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £219.6)
Who should buy The?
The Fiddichside 31 Year Old 1989 (casks 2008137 & 18129) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 The?
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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