Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£245
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Decadent Drinks |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 53.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £245 vs £299.
For beginners: Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 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 £244.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −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 Sideburn?
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)