Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Tullibardine 25 Year OldPenderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryTullibardinePenderyn
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandWales
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%57.9%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£155£123.23
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £123 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £123.23)

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£123.23 vs £155)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • 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 Penderyn?

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Nutty

Only Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Dried Fruit

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