Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Glenturret
£128
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 45.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £83.9 | £127.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £128.
For beginners: Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £127.89)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.89 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 891) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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