Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£145
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 55.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £87.07 | £144.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £145.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £144.5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£144.5 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 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
Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13