Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Auchroisk
★ 4.00
£350
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Auchroisk |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 54.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is better value at £299 vs £350.
For beginners: Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) 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 affordable (£299 vs £349.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£349.95 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) 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 Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)