The Epicurean Glasgow Edition vs New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
New Riff
★ 4.67
£50
| The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Epicurean | New Riff |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.6% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £47.89 | £49.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £49.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £47.89)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy New?
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%) 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
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