Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside Whisky vs Bowmore 25 Year Old

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

Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside WhiskyBowmore 25 Year Old
DistilleryBraes of Glenlivet (Braeval)Bowmore
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£535£402.5
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Bowmore 25 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value12/100

Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bowmore 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bowmore 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bowmore 25 Year Old is better value at £403 vs £535.

For beginners: Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£535 vs £402.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bowmore 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£402.5 vs £535)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Braeval 1995 / 28 Year Old / Cask 79775 / Lost In Time Series Speyside Whisky

HoneyToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Bowmore 25 Year Old

SmokeySherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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