Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£65
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Glen Garioch
★ 5.00
£50
| Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 58.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £64.9 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Quick verdict
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr is better value at £50 vs £65.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£64.9 vs £49.95)
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £64.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2015 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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