Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter vs 818 Tequila Blanco

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

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter818 Tequila Blanco
DistilleryLocke's818 Tequila
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£50.45£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

818 Tequila Blanco

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

818 Tequila Blanco

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

818 Tequila Blanco is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: 818 Tequila Blanco is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

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 (£50.45 vs £44.25)

818 Tequila Blanco

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.25 vs £50.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Locke's?

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy 818?

818 Tequila Blanco 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only 818 Tequila Blanco

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