Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£155

Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Amrut
£146
| Tullibardine 25 Year Old | Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tullibardine | Amrut |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £155 | £146 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197) is better value at £146 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 £146)
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197)
Pros
- +More affordable (£146 vs £155)
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — 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 Amrut?
Amrut 2016 (bottled 2023) Ex-Bourbon (cask 197) 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
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