Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£218
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
North British
★ 5.00
£177
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | North British |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 62.6% | 53.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £217.95 | £177.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £177 vs £218.
For beginners: North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£217.95 vs £177.31)
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£177.31 vs £217.95)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
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 North?
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)