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

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

Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
DistilleryTaylor's1512 Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£10.95£7.21
Rating3.75/5

Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle

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

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

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

Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

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: Taylor's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port / Half Bottle is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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)

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

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Tobacco

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

Cooked FruitChocolateDried FruitHoney

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Vanilla

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