Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Bowmore
£340
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Tamdhu |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £339.77 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £340 vs £395.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£339.77 vs £395)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £339.77)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Where to buy
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange