Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky

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

Tullibardine 25 Year OldBladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky
DistilleryTullibardineBladnoch
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£155£157
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £157.

For beginners: Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £157)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£157 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky 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

Honey

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedNutty

Only Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Sherry Cask #125 Lowland Whisky

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

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