Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor
Glentauchers
£92
| Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glentauchers |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 54.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £91.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is better value at £62 vs £92.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is more approachable (50/100 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 £91.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.95 vs £61.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor 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
Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Only Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 85900534) - Duncan Taylor