Two Highlands single malts · The Whisky Desk

The Whisky Desk

@thewhiskydesk · 2026-11-05 · from the Glendronach desk

Friday night, two bottles out on the bench and no one able to pick a favourite. The Glendronach 12, $110: a sherried Highland malt that's at its best when the sherry doesn't crowd it out, and this one lets the spirit through. Glenfiddich 18, $175: oak and fresh apple, barley and cereal, dried fruit and a touch of toffee, Christmas-pudding sweetness and a warm cinnamon finish, about $7.92 a pour at home. Two malts cut from close cloth. This week at Dan Murphy's the pair comes to $285; usually they're $294, and the same two are $328 at Liquorland this week. Which would you reach for first?

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Prices at Dan Murphy's as of 2026-11-05 (5 November 2026); vintage 2026-11-05.1; bottles: The Glendronach 12YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL.
the two at this week's prices at Dan Murphy's: $285 (price.ticket (sum))
the two at their usual prices: $294 (price_guide.usual (sum))
the same two at Liquorland this week: $328 (competitor.liquorland.price (sum))
The Glendronach 12 price this week: $110 (price.ticket)
Glenfiddich 18 price this week: $175 (price.ticket)
the two per standard drink: $6.22 (the basket's price total / its standard drinks total)
Glenfiddich 18 per standard drink: $7.92 (price.ticket / standard drinks)
Glenfiddich 18: standard drinks in the bottle: about 22

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premium over CE 360° · shared scale 0% to +70% across the eleven

The Glendronach 12YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$109.99list 11-05

CE 360° $101.19 · 15.0% over · #22 of 38 in Highlands

per standard drink $4.63 · #15 of 36 in Highlands

37 pieces · observed

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$174.90list 11-05

CE 360° $150.52 · 13.9% over · #18 of 38 in Highlands

per standard drink $7.92 · #28 of 36 in Highlands

78 pieces · observed

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