Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£309
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£290
| Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 48.4% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £309.18 | £289.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is better value at £290 vs £309.
For beginners: Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£309.18 vs £289.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£289.95 vs £309.18)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (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.
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 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
Only Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1