Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£287
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Colonel EH Taylor
£250
| Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) | Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Colonel EH Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 40 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £286.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage is better value at £250 vs £287.
For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.95 vs £250)
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £286.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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