Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Glendullan
£125
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Glendullan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 50.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £83.9 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
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 £125.
For beginners: Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland 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 £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 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 Glendullan?
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland 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.
Tasting notes
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