Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) vs Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Auchroisk
★ 4.00
£350
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£218
| Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) | Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 62.6% |
| Age | 30 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £217.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £218 vs £350.
For beginners: Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 16 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£349.95 vs £217.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£217.95 vs £349.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)