Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
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
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Auchroisk
★ 4.00
£350
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Auchroisk |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 54.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £217.95 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £218 vs £350.
For beginners: Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) is more approachable (45/100 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 £349.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 16 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£349.95 vs £217.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) 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
Both taste of
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)