Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) vs Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£499
Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Balvenie
£800
| Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) | Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Balvenie |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 46.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £499 | £800 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Quick verdict
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) is better value at £499 vs £800.
For beginners: Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £800)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£800 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Only Balvenie 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 9304) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Four