Which one would you choose?

[Alexppp]

I have a straight choice between Glenfiddich 15 Solera and Bowmore 15 Darkest to give as a gift to a friend. I know he's keen to try both - as I've never had either, I'm not sure what to choose. He enjoys both Islay and Speyside so it's not a matter of whether he'd like smoky/sherry or light.

So, which one would you recommend?

[JAB]

I would recomend the Bowmore,

Nice peppered, peaty smokyness (not as much as Ardbeg or Laphroaig)
and sweet marzipan / toffee and of course sherry!

This Bowmore Darkest treats you to a lovely long and warm finish.

Better than the 18yo Bowmore!

[Grant M]

Personally as a gift i would give the Glenfiddich 15 Solera a delicious high quality single malt it is the one most people are likely to prefer and i personally wouldnt rate the Bowmore darkest very highly it wasnt to my taste even though i do like Bowmore.

[SkyeIslay]

Hmm, hard to choose. My personal favourite of the two is the Glenfiddich - best of the core Glenfiddich range in my opinion. I do like the Bowmore Darkest as well though. I agree with JAB it's better than the 18.

[Innes]

Both are good just different, if you where in doubt about your friends tastes then i would go for the Glenfiddich. But you are not and he is keen to buy both, just a case of choosing one as i said they are both different drinks i wouldnt say one is better than the other.

[Alexppp]

Thanks guys! As it happens, I ended up giving in to the Christmas spirit of excessive shopping and bought both! I think I'll keep the Glenfiddich for myself and give him the Bowmore, since I already have a sherried Bowmore (the Enigma) but no Glenfiddich.

[Kava]

The Glenfiddich 15 is my choice from the Gelnfiddich range for affordable everyday drams. When splashing out the Glenfiddich 18 and really splashing out the 30. I also like the Bowmore Darkest but not had it for quite a while.