St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
DistillerySt. George SpiritsTalisker
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%57.3%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£111.95£112.5
Rating5.00/5

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner40/100
Value44/100

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21) is better value at £112 vs £113.

For beginners: St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£111.95 vs £112.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£112.5 vs £111.95)

Who should buy St.?

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Talisker?

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

ToastedFresh FruitMalt ExtractOily

Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SmokeyMedicinal

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