Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£218
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£347
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caledonian |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 62.6% | 55.1% |
| Age | 16 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £217.95 | £346.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £218 vs £347.
For beginners: Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£217.95 vs £346.89)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£346.89 vs £217.95)
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)