Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Bladnoch
£399
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Bladnoch |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 56.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (50/100 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
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)