Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blair Athol
£105
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£130
| Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 52.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £105 | £130 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £105 vs £130.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£105 vs £130)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130 vs £105)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 304166) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)