Talisker 30 Year Old vs Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 30 Year Old
Talisker
★ 5.00
£830
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Edradour
£1200
| Talisker 30 Year Old | Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Edradour |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 62.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £829.95 | £1199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 30 Year Old
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Talisker 30 Year Old
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Quick verdict
Talisker 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 30 Year Old is better value at £830 vs £1200.
For beginners: Talisker 30 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Talisker 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£829.95 vs £1199.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1199.95 vs £829.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2 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
Only Talisker 30 Year Old
Only Edradour 35 Year Old 1989 (cask 368) - Enigma No. 2