Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Spot Whiskey
★ 4.75
£81
| Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | Yellow Spot 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Spot Whiskey |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £81.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is better value at £62 vs £81.
For beginners: Yellow Spot 12 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 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 affordable (£61.5 vs £81.25)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.25 vs £61.5)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Yellow?
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Tasting notes
Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Only Yellow Spot 12 Year Old