Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
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
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Bruichladdich
£165
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 56.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £217.95 | £164.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £165 vs £218.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£217.95 vs £164.95)
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£164.95 vs £217.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky