Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Blair Athol
£42
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
| Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | The Epicurean |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 58.6% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.81 | £47.89 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £42 vs £48.
For beginners: Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.81 vs £47.89)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.89 vs £41.81)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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.
Tasting notes
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