Balcones True Blue Cask Strength vs Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Belgrove Distillery
£122
| Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | Belgrove Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Australia |
| Type | Corn | Rye |
| ABV | 65.7% | 61.1% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £101.95 | £121.88 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is better value at £102 vs £122.
For beginners: Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £121.88)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.88 vs £101.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength 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 Belgrove?
Belgrove 2016 (bottled 2023) (cask 170216) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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Only Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
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