Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Ben Nevis
£228
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 45% |
| Age | 8 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £299 | £227.87 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) is better value at £228 vs £299.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £227.87)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Pros
- +More affordable (£227.87 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)