Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay Whisky vs The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay WhiskyThe Deveron 18 Year Old
DistilleryBowmoreThe Deveron
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£83.95£62.94
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Deveron 18 Year Old is better value at £63 vs £84.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£83.95 vs £62.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.94 vs £83.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay Whisky

SmokeyCitricSandyOily

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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Bowmore 2015 / 11 Year Old / North Star Series 027 Islay Whisky

The Deveron 18 Year Old

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