Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & RuddTullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryLark DistilleryTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryAustraliaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£250£155
Rating5.00/5

Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £250.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lark?

Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

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

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

ToastedNutty

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