Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Auchentoshan
£399
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 58.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 is more approachable (35/100 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 affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 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.
Tasting notes
Only Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978