Glenlivet 12 vs Glenfiddich 12

Glenlivet 12 vs Glenfiddich 12 whisky review

[@joaoalbertofn]

I've been looking for the difference between livet and fiddich online for a few days and finally found someone with a more precise description about their difference. Thank you.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Cool! … glad the review was able to help! …. Don’t think you can go wrong with either. If you get a chance to try either of them I’d be curious what you think … Cheers!

[@joaoalbertofn]

@@happyhourwhiskey I've got the glenlivet 12 double cast and was a bit disappointed (even tho i love the 15 and 18 yrs) and that's why i was so curious about the fiddich 12. Since i like sherry I'm inclined to try it. I found someone selling drams in my country (Brazil) so I'll get a dram to try it before buying a bottle. Your video comparisons have been very helpful (macallan vs glendronach was very good too). Thanks mate!

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Yes, it is a lot less complex than the 15 and 18. The fiddich 12 doesn’t have a ton of sherry influence but a bit … Good idea on the dram … hope you enjoy and thanks for the kind words … cheers!

[@TheWhiskeyNerd]

Solid video! You're 100% right that doing an A/B tasting is a way to really pick out different notes by being able to compare and contrast.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Absolutely! ... it's my favorite hobby 🥴 Cheers!

[@fturla___156]

Thanks for the review. I started drinking both Glenlivet 12 and Glenfiddich 12 more than 40 years ago when I attended a lot of parties and weddings. They're both mild and pleasant tasting bottles that I have no problem enjoying. The good news is that both are budget friendly compared to other competitors in the Scotch field where other brands are almost double the price.

[@danamann255]

I have to agree with you on this one. The Glenfiddich wins by a small margin for me and is a nice introduction to find those tasting notes. Here Australia you can find them for about $66

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Hey Dan .... I think you are right, there is a little more going on in the Fiddich and it is a great way to branch out into other Sherry & Bourbon aged Scotches. Cheers!

[@theheebs100]

Ive been sipping the glenfiddich 12 lately. I pick up on sherry a lot more than you do. it comes off a little perfumey, which I dont love, but it doesnt turn me away either. caramel, fruit medley, and i pick up on oak. not my favorite speyside, but enjoyable.

[@ChipsA17]

Glenlivet 12 was my first scotch and I really like it. Getting some Glenfeddich 12 today just to see how it is.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

I hope you enjoy it Ross! …. I think you will .. cheers!

[@matttopcat9677]

I love the glenfiddich 12 it's a consistent dram and full of fresh flavour

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Agree! … can’t go wrong .. cheers Matt!

[@jeffmill999]

40 years ago these were the top of the line in bars in the midwest.. I have never tried either one. If they are 40% I never will.. Great idea for a head to head.. Cheers

[@happyhourwhiskey]

I enjoy them for their price … not very challenging but sometimes I’m perfectly ok with that … cheers Jeff!

[@char_jaime9549]

Great video, just got my 2 bottles of the Glen. Will taste & compare, thanks

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Thanks! …. I hope you enjoy…. Cheers!

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

For me its the Glenfiddich but just barely. Its interesting that you pick up on the bourbon notes, I got just a hair of that, but still love it. If you get a chance, please do a tasting of the Aberfeldy 12, its the most overwhelmingly bourbon flavored scotch I have ever had. Really just curious to see if anyone else tastes that or just me.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

I have not tried the aberfeldy yet…. Add it too the list … lol .. cheers!

[@JeffWhisky]

Agree with the winner of this one. It is close but there is that little bit more apple crunch. Have you compared the 15s? Both are quite a step up but in my view the Glenlivet 15 is the big winner. Cheers!

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Hey Jeff! .... I have not yet, in fact I think somehow they are the only 2 of each range that I have not had yet .... I have been holding off for that exact reason, thought they would be a great head to head ..... on the list, which seems to get longer everyday :-) ... Cheers!

[@craigd123]

The correct answer in Glenlivet. Spiced pears and custard. Glenfiddich is just kids apple juice

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Lol … I wish I had fiddich 12 when I was a kid instead of apple juice! … lol .. cheers Craig!

[@christinecamley]

I wish you were still doing reviews. Your channel is terrific.

[@ravishankarbhatt5090]

Good whiskies to get into Single Malts and easy uncomplicated sippers. Enjoy.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Yes they are!

[@kunal9657]

32.99 is a great price for 1000ml I got 1 x 12 Glenlivet recently from Abu Dhabi Duty free for 72 US dollars

[@happyhourwhiskey]

These are 750ml ….. still, a fair price in my opinion. Cheers Kunal!

[@nelebdavila96]

If you had to pick between these 2 and Mcallan?

[@happyhourwhiskey]

All things being equal I like Mac a little better, but at about twice the price as the “glens” I would buy a bottle of both “glens” for about the same price … lol … cheers!

[@GavishSethi]

Glenlivet 👍🏻

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Ha ha .. Thanks Gavish!

[@kevinw9073]

A great tasting "go to" scotch single malts.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Cheers Kevin! .... easy and enjoyable.

[@danny3207]

Glenfiddich for me.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Toss up … but I lean that way too Danny … cheers!

[@dcamnc1]

Jeez, these two are nearly twice that price in my state. Good old liquor taxes.

[@happyhourwhiskey]

wow … that sucks Scott… sorry to hear that. I thought Chicago/IL was bad but it amazes me hearing from folks all over the place just how much prices fluctuate…. I have turned to buying almost everything lately from overseas …. Even after adding high shipping costs I come out ahead … hang in there. Cheers!

[@jcurbin305]

Where did you get these for $32.99 a bottle?

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Hey Julio …. I got them at binny’s here in Chicagoland …. The video was from Jan of 2022 though …. Everything has gone up in price several times since …. I think these are both north of $40 now here …. Not good!

[@jcurbin305]

@@happyhourwhiskey Thank you for your reply. I live in Florida, and both of these are upwards of $50 in my area. I have Subscribed to you.👍

[@gueyg3764]

Splash of water on the whisky will bring out the aroma

[@happyhourwhiskey]

I almost almost always add a few drops to my whisky … although, to be honest, a lot of 40% abv bottles it doesn’t so much for me anymore … lol

[@billtiffin8298]

I thought european oak are sherry casks?

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Hey Bill … you are probably right … Sidd commented further down in the comments saying the same thing … makes sense as it doesn’t say “new European oak” so I guess they originally held something else. As I mentioned below I did not get the slightest sherry note from it …. I do like it though. Thanks for the comment .. cheers!

[@JoseASoto-bp4wi]

European Oak can be: Calvados, Armagnac, Port, Madeira, Brandy, Rum……etc etc

[@StormyPure]

WHERES YOUR GLENDRONACH 21 REVIEW

[@happyhourwhiskey]

Lol … looking for someone to donate a bottle … lol … I do have a mini but have not had a full bottle in a while.