Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection
DistilleryBruichladdichOld Perth
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV62.6%44.6%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£217.95£250
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value23/100

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £218 vs £250.

For beginners: Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£217.95 vs £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (62.6%) — may need water

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 vs £217.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Leathery

Only Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

ChocolateToasted

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