The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryColeburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%50%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£95£129.86
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £130.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £129.86)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.86 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Coleburn?

Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitVegetativeYeasty

Only Coleburn 25 Year Old 1980 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSherriedNutty

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