Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / Vendanges vs Talisker 30 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / VendangesTalisker 30 Year Old
DistilleryCourvoisierTalisker
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.5%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1250£829.95
Rating5.00/5

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / Vendanges

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Talisker 30 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value6/100

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / Vendanges

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Talisker 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Talisker 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Talisker 30 Year Old is better value at £830 vs £1250.

For beginners: Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / Vendanges is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / Vendanges

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1250 vs £829.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Talisker 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£829.95 vs £1250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Courvoisier?

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / Vendanges suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Talisker?

Talisker 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.2 / Vendanges

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Talisker 30 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitOld WoodOilyLeathery

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