Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£155
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Elgin
£157
| Tullibardine 25 Year Old | Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tullibardine | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £155 | £157.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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: 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 affordable (£155 vs £157.45)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£157.45 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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Only Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)