Balcones True Blue Cask Strength vs Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW
Vaudon
£137
| Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | Vaudon |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Corn | |
| ABV | 65.7% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £101.95 | £137 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW
Quick verdict
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is better value at £102 vs £137.
For beginners: Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £137)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£137 vs £101.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Vaudon?
Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Only Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW