Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryBruichladdichTullibardine
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.3%43%
Age12 yr25 yr
Price£129.95£155
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £130 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £155)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £129.95)

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Cask - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitOilyYeasty

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedNutty

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