Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman vs The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS TaymanThe Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2
DistilleryBlair AtholThe Gauldrons
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%50%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.99£59.5
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £60.

For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.99 vs £59.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.5 vs £49.99)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy The?

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman

Cooked FruitTobaccoOld Wood

Only The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

ChocolateSmokeyToasted

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