Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) vs Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£499
Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Ardbeg
£480
| Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) | Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Ardbeg |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 48.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £499 | £480 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release)
Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £480 vs £499.
For beginners: Talisker 25 Year Old (2021 Release) is more approachable (45/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 vs £480)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£480 vs £499)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11179) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of