Knockando 15 Year Old 1999 vs The Epicurean Cognac Finish

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

Knockando 15 Year Old 1999The Epicurean Cognac Finish
DistilleryKnockandoThe Epicurean
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£46.94£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Knockando 15 Year Old 1999

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

Knockando 15 Year Old 1999

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Cognac Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Knockando 15 Year Old 1999 is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: Knockando 15 Year Old 1999 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockando 15 Year Old 1999

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.94 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £46.94)

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 15 Year Old 1999 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Cognac Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Knockando 15 Year Old 1999

Malt ExtractToasted

Only The Epicurean Cognac Finish

FragantSherried

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