Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980sTullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryCragganmoreTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr25 yr
Price£120£155
Rating5.00/5

Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £120 vs £155.

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £155)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £120)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

Malt Extract

Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s

TobaccoLeatherySmokeyDried Fruit

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToastedNutty

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