Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

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

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryArdbegTullibardine
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%45.7%
Age24 yr13 yr
Price£724.95£595
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value7/100

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £595 vs £725.

For beginners: Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£724.95 vs £595)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£595 vs £724.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

Only Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractOld WoodTobaccoNuttyHay-like

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