The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%57.7%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£95£134.95
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 £135.

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 £134.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£134.95 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 Brackla?

Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitHoneyVegetativeYeasty

Only Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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