Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£293
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 59.4% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £293 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £293 vs £299.
For beginners: Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 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 £293)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£293 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (30 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 Black?
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)