Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Aultmore
£45
| Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Aultmore |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £45 vs £62.
For beginners: Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £44.95)
Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £61.5)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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
Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Only Aultmore 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 301178, 307606, 307608 & 307616) - Small Batch (James Eadie)