1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) vs Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle

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

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle
Distillery1512 SpiritsTaylor's
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV47%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£7.21£10.95
Rating3.75/5

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is rated higher (3.75 vs 0.00).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 vs £11.

For beginners: 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£10.95 vs £7.21)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

Who should buy 1512?

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Taylor's?

Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Tobacco

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Vanilla

Only Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle

Cooked FruitChocolateDried FruitHoney

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