Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Glenturret
£236
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Glenturret |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 55.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £236.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £236 vs £299.
For beginners: Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £236.45)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£236.45 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — 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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)