Head to head

Glenfiddich vs The Glenlivet

The two Speyside houses that between them created the modern single malt category. Both are entry points; the founding stories and core ranges below explain why people pick a side.

Founded
18871824
Region
SpeysideSpeyside
Signature bottling
Glenfiddich 12The Glenlivet 12
House style
Fresh orchard fruit — pear, apple and light oak; approachable and precise.Floral, honeyed elegance with citrus and soft vanilla.
Core range
Glenfiddich 12 · Glenfiddich 15 Solera · Glenfiddich 18The Glenlivet 12 · The Glenlivet 15 · The Glenlivet 18

Every figure above is read from the Atlas entry for each, so this page stays in step with them.