Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryBlair AtholThe Epicurean
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.1%58.6%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£41.81£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £42 vs £48.

For beginners: Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.81 vs £47.89)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.89 vs £41.81)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 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

Both taste of

SherriedToastedChocolate

Only Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2015 Murça Tawny Port Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Dried FruitHoney

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smokey

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