Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old vs Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£499
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Glenlivet
£750
| Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old | Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 53.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £499 | £750 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is better value at £499 vs £750.
For beginners: Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £750)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£750 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old 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 Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (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.
Tasting notes
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Only Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)