Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - SignatoryThe Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryAuchroiskThe Epicurean
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%58.6%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£34.95£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory is better value at £35 vs £48.

For beginners: Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £47.89)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.89 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

Toasted

Only Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 813968 & 813969) - Signatory

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Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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