Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryAultmoreTullibardine
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%43%
Age30 yr25 yr
Price£181.82£155
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £182.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£181.82 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £181.82)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToastedNutty

Only Aultmore 30 Year Old 1986 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Old Wood

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt Extract

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