What's better? Glenlivet 12 or Glenfiddich 12

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What's the difference between two of the most popular and best selling single malt scotch whiskies on the market? Glenlivet 12 vs Glenfiddich 12.
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Scores:
After my initial score I add or subtract points relative on how I perceive value (based on what I paid for the bottle). A zero value means I think the price is justified.
0-69.5 - Don’t bother trying, life is too short for bad spirit.
70-79.5 - Worth trying, but you’re not missing out if you don’t.
80-84.5 - I recommend trying.
85-87.5 - Definitely try this!
88-92.5 - I recommend buying a bottle blind!
93-95.5 - Stuff you reserve for special pours!
96+ - The meaning of life.

[@naturallyaspirated8893]

Never thought I'd just have to "deal" with either of these 2 scotches. They are both one of my favs

[@thomassrensen2141]

Glenlivet 12 is my go to 😊 I don't take this channel very serious

[@SippersSocialClub]

A lot of people like these bottles, they're the best selling single malt for a reason. I personally think they're very basic and uninteresting. So when it's the only scotch available Im fine with drinking it.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

“Deal with it”??? Come on, give me break! What weddings does this guy go to? I wished I went to weddings where either of these 2 were served.

[@rtt902]

Don't worry. Ralfy gave it quite high praise- ralfy review 814 - Glenlivet 12yo Double Oak @ 40%vol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioCooYJqp6ihkMk

[@itsandyme9192]

Always prefered Glenlivet. Me and my family started off with Glenfiddich, but we discovered other interesting single malts. The Glenlivet 12yd is one we still cone back to.

[@gohabs365]

Glenfiddich 12 was my introduction to scotch. It will always have a place in my bar.

[@janarkas252]

same here!

[@andrewlabit]

I just tried it today. This is my first scotch. Do you guys have any suggestions for what next? :) thanks!

[@tommysohn2747]

@@andrewlabit Lets say, if you go for sherry cask, definitely macallan 12 sherry oak cask, for bourbon casks, balvenie single barrel!

[@Chayse05]

Mine was 18 small batch and regret drinking the last sip.

[@loknes3924]

I prefer the Glenfiddich 12, nice flavour profile and always consistent at a nice price too. I like to go back to this one just to reset my palate when needed.

[@SippersSocialClub]

That's a good point, cheers

[@jamiegodfather]

In my area we don’t have many options to choose from and the Glenfiddich 12 is my go to daily drinker

[@gman1052]

I was blown away by the Glenfiddich 12 as my first single malt, and it will always have a special place in my heart for starting me on the journey.. but then I tried others, and realised there is so mcu more out there.

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

its the best single malt for the price that Ive found so far

[@franklampard6316]

I prefer the Glenlivet. There’s not too much between them but the Glenfiddich seems to have a slight metallic note that I don’t like.

[@andymath89]

call me a peasant, but I love the Glenfiddich 12. It was my first single malt ever. I love that chocolate note it has. Of course it isn't anything remarkable, but I like it.

[@rayrowley4013]

Both of these are very similar in my opinion. What I really like is the Glenlivet 15. I would take that over their 18 even.

[@pokeround]

Interesting take. I find Glenfiddich very sharp and 'spirity' (essentially what I don't like in a Scotch) but nice after a few smoke bombs for its pearyness (yh, that's a word I just made up). Much prefer the softness and floral notes in the Glenlivet. Wish I could get either at the kind of prices other commenters mention and I live in the UK!

[@KPX-nl4nt]

Glenfiddich 12 was my first single malt and I always thought it had a strange note on the nose compared to others I’ve tried since then. It wasn’t until I watched this video that I realized it was dark chocolate that I was picking up. Now it makes total sense.

[@meesterfrench6261]

Livet gets my vote

[@KanwarAnand]

My father got me 4 bottles of Glenlivet 12. I was grateful but yet to try it. It's been 2 years since i had glenlivet 12. My current favourite is Glenmorangie.

[@PhatTrumpet2]

Interesting. I'm a bottle-and-a-half deep into Glenfiddich 12 and have yet to find a chocolate note. I tend to just find pear, vanilla, and malt with the 40%abv being painfully obvious. (I'll probably find the chocolate/sherry now that you've pointed it out.) Glenlivet 12, on the other hand, drinks more like 43%abv for me. Maybe it's the citrus notes. Maybe Americans are just suckers for Glenlivet. At any rate, I find it a bit harsh to deduct multiple value points for a single malt Scotch at $27. I consider them decent values even at $30-35. Appreciate the perspective. Cheers.

[@dallasmckinley]

I have never seen these near the prices you describe. That includes many cities in the US, Sam's club, etc. and living in the UK for a year.

[@swiftmovers3827]

Glenfiddich 12 hasn't been under $35 since the 1990s. I don't know what the hell this guy's talking about

[@Dannigregor14]

Sams club in ca they are under $30

[@forwork2601]

Both of these are more complex and challenging than the Macallan 18. I believe these are 2 of the best whiskies in the world.

[@SippersSocialClub]

That's a take... Cheers

[@foodquig]

Going back to my experiences back in the 1980s, I tried the Glenfiddich 12 because single malts were supposed to be better than Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Wiser's Deluxe, and it was the favorite drink of a scientist in a novel, Ah! impressionable youth... I bought a bottle and fell in love with it instantly... So there I was working in the warehouse with someone who was a bit older and more experienced than me telling me how Glenlivet was superior to Glenfiddich, and I bought into it, don't forget that I was in my early twenties and impressionable, so I got a bottle... It was the absolute nectar of the Gods and Titans to me! Freaking heavenly!!! Now, well, some 35 years later, it's interesting that I can still be blown away by an exceptional dram, but it's quite infrequent that the label has the names of Glenfiddich or Glenlivet on it... I had a Glenlivet 18 recently, that I rather liked.

[@SippersSocialClub]

+foodquig I bet the 12's back in the 80s tasted a lot different than they do now

[@foodquig]

@@SippersSocialClubI would have to have the 80s versions and the present day versions side by side to be sure...

[@foodquig]

@@SippersSocialClub I imagine that Glenfiddich and Glenlivet are quite fanatical about consistency, but a compare & contrast would be interesting...

[@gtrmusic69]

Underwhelming? Maybe, I love both though. My go to is the Highland Park 18 but this is always real good stuff. Especially when you come home and you don't want something very overwhelming and complex. You just want something light but really good and tasty. I always have a bottle of both of these. Especially the Glenfiddich.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for the review and your insight into these bottles. I can enjoy these for an easy pour and early in the night. However, I would agree that in this price range I tend to drink more bourbon.Cheers.

[@SippersSocialClub]

+Whisky Neighbour Yeah, some bourbon are much higher quality pours at the price point, cheers!

[@hemanthharrilall5878]

Glenlivet 12 or Glenfiddich 12. That was your comparison. Not against other complex whiskys.

[@NickVolk]

Howdy , thanks for ya rundown) You've got your view point on that matter, but to me Fiddich's got more alcohol burn in it and some kinda fusel oil which puts me off a great deal. So I vote for Glenlivet)

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

I agree with you. Glenlivet has nothing off putting to me. It's bright and sweetish light caramel in taste which makes it my dessert whisky.

[@steveamsp]

I think I'll disagree on whiskey lovers not going back to these two. Certainly nothing I pour when I'm planning on really digging in and focusing on a whiskey, but, they're both good options for a starter whiskey for the night to wake up your palate, or, for a "I just want to sip on a whiskey" type drinking. At the price you're talking about, that's WAY too much. I find either of those under $30 US, which makes a difference.

[@Matt-gf4gd]

Yeah... I always have a bottle of some cheaper single malt/blend around. I don't drink them a whole lot, but for setting your palate, guests, cocktails etc... Totally appropriate.

[@swiftmovers3827]

I agree.

[@will5430]

Wow I can't believe the prices on these. Both sell for just under 50 USD in my area. Glenlivet was the first scotch I had (which was this year) and then the very next was lagavullin which turned me onto scotch hardcore. I just picked up a bottle of Glenfiddich the other day and I have to say I personally prefer it much more than the Glenlivet. I definitely prefer a much more complex whiskey and as far as pricing goes I've gotten highland Park 12, Laphroaig 10 and ardbeg 10 all for about the same price so I'd definitely repeat purchase those. I am nowhere near tasting all that's out there and love your videos! I always take your tasting notes into consideration. Happy to be a new patreon patron!

[@SippersSocialClub]

California prices are some of the best. Thanks for the support Will, cheers man!

[@grahamblack1716]

Glenlivet 12 imo but the Glenfiddich 15 Solera is an absolutely fantastic whisky for under £40

[@savonaaaron]

I've never done the 12 back to back, but I did the 18s back to back and I really liked the Glenlivet 18 more.

[@pratik7227]

Legends are those who are underage but still watching this and wishing someday they will.

[@MY-bd3fo]

Good and honest review. IMO, these two are way overated in US, but I do agreed they are easy on the palate. Plenty of whiskies taste much better including blended whisky. Given the similar price range, I rather have a bourbon. BTW i prefer the Glenlivet. Cheers

[@sid2677]

I love you marking system. It's good for us outside US where alchohol TAX is different.

[@keithpetersen560]

Agree with you totally. Certainly fine as an introduction to scotch, then time to move on. We sell alot because of price and name brand. I never use ice on any scotch, it kills the profile for sure. These 2 brands start getting better at age 18 yr and older for sure. Great review.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thank Keith, cheers man

[@NickVolk]

Fiddich 18 to my view is a real MASTERPIECE ! Though here in Moscow it's way too expensive (over 100 bucks) as opposed to Glenfiddich 12 which is a bit over 35 bucks

[@7986jluis]

Which singlealt do you recomend to someone who is initiating but wants something that has some complexity?

[@ARCSTREAMS]

i am glad i did not start with these or i may have been turned off to whisky,,i believe the first i must have tried was jhonny walker red as it was my dads only liked brand lol ,,i was not too into it as a younger kid but when i matured i did get into blended mid to bottom shelf and enjoy those more,,in fact i had jw black and found it tasted like swill stick compared to the red which has more robust flavors idk why ppl knock it down? but my favorite top 3 are grants,ballantines and especially dewars,,i bought that one over n over its the only one i can drink neat or on ice where it does quite well

[@johnandrus3901]

I agree here about the Red. I don't know why it gets such a bad rep. It has a nice, spicy flavor and I enjoy it now and then. It is what it is and that is how it should be looked at.

[@chrismuldoon2816]

Great video!! You are 100% right these whiskys are “if I have to whisky “. Can’t find monkey shoulder here in Saskatchewan, but JW black is a much better whisky. Many friends and family over the years tried to get me into scotch with these two whiskys. Didn’t work. One taste of highland park and I was hooked. At that price point way better options available. Too many people are hung up on single malt, many blends have better flavour at this price point!!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Totally agree, cheers

[@brego129]

Glenfiddich gets my vote with these 2.

[@djbeacon6895]

Jeremy, Great topic. This should push you over 10k subs. My favorite lower cost scotch at about $30 US is The Naked Grouse, but kinda limited in finding. For the 12 years, I like the Old Pulteney and Glenfarclas at about $40 to 45. CHEERS!!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Nice! Much better options for just a few bucks more, cheers!

[@ianholmes6078]

I have bought both of these for around $35 CDN on sale in Alberta. At that price, it's a great deal. Add a bit of Ardbeg 10, and it's quite good.

[@SippersSocialClub]

That's an interesting blend!

[@UsedBrain4U]

What ratio do you use? I once mixed JW Red with Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Unless you really like the taste of dirty socks... don't bother with that one.

[@Mose2305]

Nicely done Jeremy, both Scotches I've tried but at $50 US the better options are Ardbeg 10 and Laphroiag 10 for $5 more. But Glenlivet 12 and Glenfiddich 12 do have their place like when on a plane and these are the only two options. Cheers to the best drams!

[@SippersSocialClub]

$50! Yikes.

[@saltydog6241]

$50? These are both $28 in the Bay Area (California).

[@Clarkson350]

Enjoy both of them!! Good smooth drink

[@Tom-Alberta-Canada]

it is a great comparison Jeremy ,, I like it ,, Awesome ,, Have a nice day , Tom

[@manhattan7055]

For the price you paid (26.99) those are 70+ solid scotch options, my area nothing under $43 that I've seen.

[@SippersSocialClub]

I'm constantly surprised to hear how expensive these bottles are in some markets. I've seen them on sale for 19.99 or at Costco for the same price for a 1L

[@bushtucker88]

these two single malts are sold as "hip and premium" drink packages and as an alternative to cognac/vsop/xo at karaoke bars and disco clubs in my country. packages include 2 or 3 carafes of mixers (e.g. cola, soda, ginger ale) of your choice and waiver of karaoke room rental charges.

[@SippersSocialClub]

They mix with soda well, but most places price them too expensive for a mixing whisky

[@umami0247]

I keep glenlivet around for guest that aren't sophisticated about whisky and don't appreciate a good single malt. And I don't want to sound like a snob but I can't give a friend that isn't a scotch drinker a 18 year single when I have glenlivet around. It is economically sound.

[@kg7219]

and somehow you still managed to sound like a snob! wow!

[@umami0247]

Look the people I drink with are not going to know the difference so I don’t feel bad about it. Not that I don’t mind being a snob.

[@raybrzezniak738]

I prefer the Glenlivet 12 myself, good reviews though!

[@andrewthetruth]

Says The Glenlivet is basic, then suggests Johnnie Walker Black, lol. MS is good though.

[@CustomNDKO]

He said that it was his personal opinion but eww Johnnie Walker... He lost all the "believe points" when that suggestion dropped, found this video while looking for alternatives to Singleton 12 but I think I'll stick with it.

[@santacruzn5729]

Jeremy my man , knocking on the 10K Door . Smart move to review the standard offerings that are readily available. Plus I find myself getting burned out on trying to always find the newest and best stuff out there. Plus it's damned expensive , Cheers my friend.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Epic 10k live show coming soon :)

[@leonardoandwelio1687]

Glenfiddich 12 is my go too. Not my overall favourite but certainly my first love and scotch cherry popper lol

[@bbjap5956]

Hahaha ur a better man than me... haven’t tried either these two!... thanks for doing the hard work and getting this one out!... maybe gotta do best value scotch at a decent price point. Great work as usual! 👍

[@SippersSocialClub]

Haha! You're not missing anything , cheers man!

[@GeorgeKnew]

Best value, IMO: Teachers, xlnt for $17.99 Total wine.

[@TuTran-kr2yk]

yeah :( used to be my go to but after enough whisky, just tatse like water.

[@glenblackwood7015]

Very nice review. I love how you gave it the different options of approach. I generally enjoy these bottles during the summer while sitting outside and desiring a refreshing drink. Nothing too high on the ABV and it takes care of the thirst factor with ice and or soda. Cheers.

[@ssgp2]

I always go for the Fiddick because of the price, would appreciate a list of superior scotch in that range of $. I can't afford a Lagavulin on a regular basis ;)

[@SippersSocialClub]

how much are they in your area?

[@GeorgeKnew]

Try Glenmorangie Original (10 yr)

[@brianjohns49]

Remember that they both progressed from a meager production to where they are now and hence have a legacy: Glenlivet circa 1824 and Glenfiddich circa 1887. Ultimately though it is about one's taste. Thank you for the video! :-)

[@brandongray1540]

I've always drank the glen livet 21 yrs, never tried the younger ones, and I've tried the other only twice and just didnt care for it, ofcourse I smoke cigars when I drink scotch so that may have an impact

[@raj-de6dp]

tell me you are Rich with out telling you are Rich

[@brandongray1540]

@@raj-de6dp um I just did with my Scotch comment, like Duh! You should've had a V8

[@Bellg]

From all these comment about crazy high prices i'm now extremely gratefull for living in a place where whisky is fairly priced (even with taxes, which are high to begin with)

[@GodlovesTrump]

As a new whiskey drinker, what other Scotch whiskey do you prefer in the same price range as Glenfiddich 12 or Glenlivet 12 that is better? Or what affordable Scotch under $85 do you prefer?

[@SippersSocialClub]

I would go with Johnnie Walker Black, Balvenie 12 Double Wood, Talisker 10, Macallan 12 (sherry), cheers :)

[@GodlovesTrump]

@@SippersSocialClub thank you.

[@secordman]

@@SippersSocialClub Balvenie and Talisker very expensive in Canada as you know.. Close in price to the Glens here are HP12, Glenmorangie 10, Aberlour 12, Aberfeldy 12, Tomatin 12. JW Black is so good I often prefer that to single malts.

[@francisojavierpuertamaya9086]

Hola, estaba viendo viejos videos tuyos y me encontré éste, por lo que te pregunto: teniendo en cuenta que acá en Colombia hay muy poca variedad de whiskies, podrías decirme qué otros whiskies podrías sugerirme para no comprar Glenfiddich 12 años o Glenlivet 12 años? mil gracias por tu respuesta, feliz día!!!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Mira mis 5 mejores whiskies escoceses para principiantes video, aplausos

[@francisojavierpuertamaya9086]

@@SippersSocialClub Mil gracias por tu sugerencia, buscaré el video que mencionas acá.

[@jcgar7860]

Where are you guys finding it at that price? I always find it in the $40 range.???

[@SippersSocialClub]

Total wine

[@Matt-gf4gd]

Agreed good sir! I find the GL12 to be pretty basic. GF12 is also basic, but I get more interesting apple fruit and malt from the GF12. It's my choice for the cheap house single malt to have around for when it's needed, along with occasional monkey shoulder, Dewar's 12/15, etc. (Whatever is cheapest decent Scotch at the moment). Works alright as a palate-calibrating mini dram before progressing to more interesting stuff. Side note: I was subconsciously suspicious about your videos initially because I still don't know how you manage to find and afford some of the bottles you have in Canada... But, I like your style and content. It's grown on me. Well done, sir.

[@SippersSocialClub]

I purchase most of my product in the US (have family there) Cheers!

[@marksaliba4194]

Please tell us how you really feel about these drams Jeremy..lol. I also preferred the Fiddich, but am struggling to find creative ways to kill the bottle. Even not a go to for golf course flask whisky. Double #letsgopalate

[@SippersSocialClub]

Haha! The mix with soda was ok. #letsgopalate x2

[@dylanbarnhisel6370]

Honestly I 100% agree. Definitely looking for a more complex flavor when drinking scotch. I’ve only tired the glennfiddich 18 and it was pretty basic, Still enjoyed it tho.

[@dylanbarnhisel6370]

If one of these is your favorite scotch’s… you probably need to try more scotch

[@charlesdixon160]

Glendfiddich 12 was my introduction to scotch and I drank only that for years...albeit not very often. One day I went to the liquor store and they didn’t have any fiddich 12 so got stuck with trying Glendronach 12 😂....and that’s where the whisky journey really started.

[@SippersSocialClub]

haha, that's awesome

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

Highland Park 12 is very good for the money. The 18 in these are both my favs. Unfortunately the prices have sky rocketed on them. 😞

[@jayrodny8419]

My favorites are glen livet 12 glenfidich 12 and glen or Oranquie 10

[@GeorgeKnew]

Oranquie?? Never heard of it... you must have misspelled it... as to the other two... there are MANY better for around the same price.

[@justanaverageperson544]

27 bucks? Glenlivet 12 is 40+ here in the Carolinas. Idk about the price for the glenfiddich but I think it's more expensive.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Wow, thats crazy expensive

[@drinodelfi3470]

Same in our country

[@norman33567]

Glenfiddech 12 is $49 + tax here in DC.

[@chrisdidonna7386]

55+ here in New York.

[@Oldfatbastard57]

Both are good starters , I’ve moved on to others but I’d never turn them down

[@ChipsA17]

So I normally drink bourbons, but I thought I would try scotch. Glenlivet 12 was my first scotch and I really like it due to the oak aging. I just tried Glenfiddich 12 yesterday and was blown away. The flavors and smoothness are really nice. Now I can't tell which I like the most. So many good options that it's easy to see why people have so many different bottles in the collections lol

[@SippersSocialClub]

Well strap in cause the world of scotch will continue to amaze you :)

[@victorsilva-ch6ub]

I Love Glenfiddich

[@baskarsai8304]

You are rite Sir

[@thewhiskyscout1238]

These are both 45-50 dollar range in Kansas. Prefer the clean apple & orchard fruits in the Glenlivet 12 to the Glenfiddich which comes across a bit muddled in comparison. That said I have not bought a bottle of either in some time nor have plans too. I have a “wondering palate” that has moved on!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Wow, those prices are high. Can you order from outside your state?

[@thewhiskyscout1238]

I am not interested enough to order these online. Prices are similar in the surrounding states around me.

[@martessprak]

Speyside, I've got livet 12, fidich 12, macallan 12, and morangie 10 in my varied collection of nearly 30 bottles. fidich is my fave, livet is my least, macallan is a really close second, morangie isn't bad, but it's just not as good as fidich or macallan. I'm not all that interested in age statements, as it kinda wrecks my wallet at the moment. i think I'd still go cheap scotch over good bourbon though, I've got like 6 bottles of bourbon in my collection and the only one I like is elijah craig, I'll prolly buy a bottle of angel's envy and call it a day with them.

[@WhiskeyQuests]

I think you’d buy these just to try them. And look for to go on sale.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Agreed, the sale price is probably the only way to justify em

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

One you did not mention in this price range is Naked Grouse blended malt. For $2 more this is 43% and has some pretty good sherry flavors (rumored to have some Macallen in the blend) and quite a bit more body than these. Cheers Jeremy

[@SippersSocialClub]

I actually haven't even tried Naked Grouse yet, ill get on that, cheers!

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

@@SippersSocialClub might want to pick it up on a swing through the us $28 around here.

[@dmitriciccarelli4082]

Glenlivet 12 and a Phoenix roll. Wonderful pairing.

[@CaptDiaz]

THEY JUST DONT GO FOR $26 AROUND HERE ANYWAYS, AND I LOVE THOSE TWO

[@SolidSantanero]

Glenlivet 12 is delicious. I will take that over Black Label any day.

[@positiveenergy329]

Could you please make a video comparing glenfiddich vs glenmoringie??

[@BehsUnited]

These are as low as 21.99 in LA so very worth the price. With that being said Glenfiddich is my choice. If I go to a wedding and had a choice of jw black or Glenfiddich I'm picking Glenfiddich 100% of the time

[@SippersSocialClub]

Cali has the best prices. Other states are charging like $50-$60 a bottle haha

[@BehsUnited]

@@SippersSocialClub one thing California is doing right lol

[@thevelointhevale1132]

I did this head to head 2 days ago after not drinking either for some time - The Glenlivet 12 is my dram if I had to choose between them.

[@jessiewhite7783]

In Indiana, these are in the 50+ range unfortunately. I literally was looking at a CLEARANCE bottle for $44 about an hour ago. Glad I found this video and didn’t waist that money. What’s crazy is monkey shoulder is constantly under $30 not on sale or anything. Wtf 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@birendersinghsachan182]

I have both in my Bar they are wonderful 🍷🍷🍷🍷🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@c.greystone9825]

Hi Jeremy, I just opened a Singleton Glen Ord Signature. Now I think you may call this boring and nothing, simple and not much going on as I’ve discoverd it now. Compared to Glenfidditch Reserved cask or even Glenfidditch 12 y.o they have more complexity, richness and full bodied. My bad choice.now that explains why you’re not that big on Glen Ord and all those Glens whiskeys. 😁

[@Josh-th7tm]

As of Jan. 23, 2023 both of those bottles are $50 (750ml) each local to me

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Between these 2, I prefer the Glenlivet, as the Glenfiddich is too sweet. They're both fine, but in the same price ballpark, I prefer Glenmorangie.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Cool, I agree. Spend just a little more and get something much better

[@unicornfung]

Yes! Glenmorangie and glendronach

[@welshtoro3256]

I think the Glenfiddich 12 isn't bad for what it is or sets out to do. It's wishy washy at 40% and uses refill casks for sure but I'm no big fan of Highland Park 12 or Old Pulteney 12 which also have 40% abv. These companies are doing a different job to what whisky geeks like us want. They make a fortune from the occasional whisky drinker and are extremely successful at that. We have to remember that whisky connoisseurs are a tiny minority of the whisky drinking community and what we think is irrelevant to their sales. I started drinking whisky when I was about 16/17 years old with this sort of stuff. This is the best you get in most pubs, bars and restaurants in the U.K. Other than that we are in agreement. Cheers Jeremy. WT

[@SippersSocialClub]

I agree with what you're saying. I just think there are some blended scotches that I prefer at the same price. I think Highland Park 12 is much better, but of course we get it at 43%. Always respect your opinion and welcome your comment Welsh, cheers buddy.

[@welshtoro3256]

That extra 3% in the Highland Park makes all the difference to me. Not only in the whisky itself but because I'm so upset they rip-off U.K consumers I can't bring myself to buy it again. Same is true for Laphroaig 10.

[@ARCSTREAMS]

where on earth do you find such low prices? those two can not be found for less than $50-60 in canada ,,i find it very hard to believe that even in the US you can find them less than $30,,anyways i am mostly used to blended scotch but i tried the glenfiddich 12 and its like i never had whisky before ,taste was completely alien to me being a single malt,,i liked the pear aroma but i noticed what i can only describe as like a faint musk or eau de cologne and the taste was similarly dry and spirity i am thinking this was from the oak wood but like i said i never tasted that before perhaps because it is much less in a blend to pick up ,it take several sips to find flavors,i am sure its good stuff for the connoisseurs but its not my cup of tea and not a whisky i can drink at ease,,a while back i was digging around in my dads old booze cabinet and found a few treasures,,two chartreuse bottles yellow and green and one glenlivet 12,,one day i hope to crack it open and hopefully enjoy it a bit more than the feddich but these bottle have been stored for like over 25 years so they may taste quite different than todays production of them

[@SippersSocialClub]

www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/glenlivet-12-yr/p/2792750?s=1101&tab=3&igrules=true

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@SippersSocialClub ok i see you get it online and they deliver it to a store near you? in the states but they wont do it for canada i think where im at ,but i guess this price comes to over $30 CAD

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@ARCSTREAMS I ship to a US address and bring it back over the boarder

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@SippersSocialClub so you are in canada then? how are you able to bring it across the border without paying tax or even if they allow it

[@kam1996]

Why am I paying $50-$60 for the same whiskey here in North Carolina..

[@SippersSocialClub]

That's crazy money

[@benjiroberts4434]

Go to frugal McDoogals south across the border from charlotte.

[@tommcfadden5232]

kam1996 because they tax the shit out of booze.

[@adanlopez1011]

Southern states have no income tax so they tax the crap out of booze. I’m always amazed by how cheap the booze is when I visit my nephews in California. But then again I pay no state income tax nor do I have to pay astronomical rents

[@BIGM-gg9ln]

does it really matter?? i enjoy them both!! its up to you, drink what you like the way you want it.

[@aaronsilva2282]

If you're asking "which is better?" then I'm afraid you're missing the point of whisk(e)y appreciation.

[@SippersSocialClub]

If you have money for one bottle, which are you picking? I mean, what's the point of reviewing a product if not to answer that question?

[@jaychung6622]

Nice one Jeramy. I also prefer the glenfiddich 12 to the glenlivet 12. I know a lot of people keep either around as a palate warmup/reset dram, but I generally only have them at bars (that don’t stock much whisky). My preferred “easy sippers” are the Old Pulteney 12, glencadam 10 & Glenmorangie 10. The Glenmorangie 10 is the exact same price and much more flavorful imo. Pulteney & glencadams are like $10-$15 more but worth it for sure.

[@SippersSocialClub]

I think Pulteney, Glencadam and Morangie 12s are far better and worth the extra coin as well. Cheers!

[@UsedBrain4U]

10 years ago these two were the first Scotches I tried. They turned me off Scotch and I turned to Bourbons. It has only been the last year that I discovered Laphroaig and fell in love with Peated Scotch. This has revived my interest in Single Malt and Blended Malts from around the world. Also, living in Ontario with insane pricing did not help my attitude.

[@colina1330]

I got a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 for Christmas. It's a fine whiskey. Very drinkable. But, for my money, I feel like there are better scotches. I'm a big fan of bigger, peatier flavours. Those bottles are around 60 Canadian dollars at my LCBO. For less than that, I can get a bottle of Woodford Reserve that I'm going to enjoy more. On the other side of that, I can spend a bit more and get a bottle of Laphroiag, so Glenfiddich 12 isn't something that I'd spend my own money on.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Totally agree

[@reptiledysfunction5512]

I didn't try Scotch whisky until I was 60 years old. I bought a bottle each of Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet 12 to compare. Well, I don't get it. Both tasted terrible. The Glenfiddich was maybe a bit less awful tasting. No, thanks. I'll stick to Buffalo Trace and Maker's 46.

[@tommcfadden5232]

M. Scott The increased demand for Scotch has lead to some mediocre bottling in my opinion. And...it’s pushed the price of scotch into the stratosphere. In regards to the video, I think real drinkers don’t make a point of bloviating about what they drink.

[@Scarebus_Driver]

“I dont want to come across as a whisky snob” unfortunately thats exactly how you come across. Unusual as we gave enjoyed many of your videos but the tone and arrogance to deride both these Whisky’s and assume anyone drinking them is in poor taste. We have around 800 bottles in our collection ranging from basic blends to 30 plus year old single casks and about 120 or so SMWS bottles but regularly return to whiskys like these and these exact Whisky’s. We are not be so arrogant as to say someone with any experience would not come back to one of these. We do. We enjoy going back to basics thanks regularly testing and trying base malts both to see the state if play and a palette reset. We introduce many people to whisky via basic cheap malts like these. If your going to compare 12 year old base line malts and “expect” or demand a similar experience to a cask strength SMWS release you are being unfair on both. Arrogant statements and assumptions littering your “review” left both of us thinking “this is exactly how you DONT review a whisky”. Any whisky...

[@SippersSocialClub]

I may have misspoke in assuming these whiskies were a stepping stone that people don't revisit. That was my opinion, and I shouldn't have assumed it was everyone's (these are the best selling distilleries for a reason). But I stand by my review. These are bland, basic, and uninteresting to me.

[@donmeeker8911]

The glenlivet 12..$26.99? Please tell where this deal is.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Total wine (California store)

[@SippersSocialClub]

www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/single-malt/glenlivet-12-yr/p/2792750?s=1101&tab=3&igrules=true

[@ironmantran]

Nice review : sadly, 2021 sees Fiddik12 at 70$ CAD at LOBC...

[@nunessaunu5263]

They are even. I use to say they are both "Glen" so it's impossible to fail then.

[@thegaper1090]

The Glenmorangie 10 is my favorite. And I’ve been from the over smoked Ardbeg to The Dimple Pinch. Not much that I don’t know about singles and blended. The Glenfiddich is good, make no mistake about it. Good review.

[@dstdrummer]

Glenfiddich was my first real scotch experience. But Glenlivet was number two. I’ll just say it. After the livet, fiddich sucked. It was the first bottle I ever bought, and honestly it was the last tome I ever bought it. For, “budget”, scotch? My go to is Aberfeldy 12.

[@john_duncan]

i paid around 30 bucks for 375ml glen.

[@GeorgeKnew]

I think Glenmorangie Original (10 yr), Dewars 12 or Tomatin 12 are much better... and I agree Monkey Shoulder and JW Black are too, though JW Black is getting to be overpriced, IMO. My "everyday" is Teachers... at $17... a true bargain!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Well said, cheers!

[@bamoida110]

the glenlivet 12 is the only one i could afforti thought i got a god value, feels bad that its just a "when you have to" for you and you rate my choice lower than the glenfiddich. ouch

[@jessiewhite7783]

To each their own homie. If that stuff was good to your taste buds then who’s to tell you anything different? This is his review. Doesn’t have to be yours as well🤷‍♂️

[@jonathanlovelace2220]

When it comes to telling the two apart...I'll admit that side by side, I can't, they're too much alike. When it comes to value, I'll be honest here...I don't agree with you. I can get 'Livet 12 for under $30 here and for that price I get an infinitely sip-able, smooth and easy going young scotch that I can drink guilt free. Are there better, more refined and more complex 12 years Scotch's out there? Sure. For $28? Nope.

[@guybowling5358]

Everyone saying these are basic and boring but not mentioning any names. I'm interested in knowing what's better than these for under 40 bucks. Glenlivet is 30 where I'm at and fidich is 38.

[@SippersSocialClub]

I prefer some blends over these. JW Black, or Monkey Shoulder for example

[@guybowling5358]

@@SippersSocialClub I saw that in the video. Not a fan of the JW. I've been seeing monkey shoulder and have wanted to try it so it may be my next one. You see I just came across the 2 in the video and though they were really good. Especially the fiddich. So suggestions are welcome if that tasty beverage isnt all that.