Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) vs Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Talisker
£1200
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£799
| Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) | Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 43% |
| Age | 27 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £799 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is better value at £799 vs £1200.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1200 vs £799)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) 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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 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
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Only Talisker 27 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
Only Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014