Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 vs Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance

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

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance
DistilleryBruichladdichBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%47.4%
Age25 yr28 yr
Price£289.95£209.95
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance is better value at £210 vs £290.

For beginners: Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£289.95 vs £209.95)

Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£209.95 vs £289.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 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 Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance 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

Both taste of

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

Only Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1

Medicinal

Only Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 - Poise and Perseverance

Cooked Fruit

Explore more