Balcones True Blue Cask Strength vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£80
| Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | The Epicurean |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Corn | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 65.7% | 56.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £101.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 is better value at £80 vs £102.
For beginners: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.95 vs £79.95)
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £101.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
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 The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release 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
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Where to buy
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange